THE YELLOW MONKEY forms.
V. Kenichi Matsuo (松尾賢一) / G. ? / B. Kazuya Yoshii (吉井和哉)
Vocalist Kenichi Matsuo (松尾賢一) leaves, and Kazuya Yoshii (吉井和哉) becomes the new frontman of THE YELLOW MONKEY. Bassist Yoichi Hirose (廣瀬洋一), drummer Eiji Kikuchi (菊地英二) and guitarist Hideaki Kikuchi (菊地英昭) all join at around the same time.
V&G. Kazuya Yoshii (吉井和哉) / G. Hideaki Kikuchi (菊地英昭) / B. Yoichi Hirose (廣瀬洋一) / D. Eiji Kikuchi (菊地英二)
THE YELLOW MONKEY become a major act and joins TRIAD.
THE YELLOW MONKEY release their fourth full length album "smile", which becomes their first release to break the Oricon top 10 at number 4. It is eventually certified gold.
THE YELLOW MONKEY leave TRIAD and joins BMG FUNHOUSE.
THE YELLOW MONKEY release their first compilation album "TRIAD YEARS actI~THE VERY BEST OF THE YELLOW MONKEY", which goes on to sell over a million copies, becoming their best-selling album to date.
THE YELLOW MONKEY go on a hiatus.
THE YELLOW MONKEY officially disbands
THE YELLOW MONKEY officially revives.
THE YELLOW MONKEY is an active, formerly vkei band. They are part of the soft visual subgenre. They have been active since 1988.
I absolutely love this band , I remember stumbling upon their music a few years back and ever since I've adored their music. Their newest song “CAT CITY” is absolutely amazing - if I could have a song injected into my brain i'd 100% choose that song or “SPARK” ・・・ I'm so glad they all got back together and started touring again.
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