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Every Little Thing is a very cute band. It has been a top band in Japan since 1998. The style is somewhat similar to DAI (Do As Infinity). If you don't know DAI, the recently popular Feier Band is actually the Taiwanese version of DAI.

There are only two people in Every Little Thing now. Mitsuru Igarashi has left ELT.

Kaori Mochida

Birthdate: 1978.3.24

Birthplace: Tokyo

Blood type: Type A

Height: 160cm

Vocal (vocalist)

Ichiro Ito

Birthdate: 1967.11.10

Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture

Blood type: Type A

Height: 175cm

Guitar (guitarist)

Igarashi Igarashi Mitsuro (retired from the group)

Birthday: 1969.5.17

Birthplace: Tokyo

Blood type: Type A

Height: 170cm

Served as Keyboard (keyboard player), ELT lyricist, composer, arranger and personal music creation

A one-woman and two-man trio that debuted on August 7, 1996 "Every Little Thing" is a band centered on keyboardist Mitsuru Igarashi. Mitsuru Igarashi is responsible for almost all lyrics, composition and arrangement, and can be called the leader of ELT. Relying on Mitsuru Igarashi's previous experience in advertising music production, coupled with the sweet voice of vocalist Kaori Mochida, and the proficient playing skills of guitarist Ito Ichiro, ELT quickly became the most popular pop group in Japan after their debut. The melody of ETL songs has always been full of pop feeling, coupled with the combination of many commercial songs and theme songs of TV dramas, a large amount of exposure and catchy melodies, making ELT's songs very popular in karaoke. The female lead vocalist Kaori Mochida has a sweet face but a cool appearance and her own style of dressing, making her a popular spokesperson among young Japanese girls.

After their fourth single "For the Moment" and first album "everlasting" topped Japan's ORICON chart for the first time in 1997, ELT's singles and albums have continued to achieve success. A lyrical single "Time goes by" in early 1998 was sung throughout Japan and became ELT's first single to sell one million copies. In April 1998, the sales of their second album "Time to Destination" exceeded 3.5 million. In 1997 and 1998, ELT continuously appeared on the stage of the NHK Red and White Song Competition, which is regarded as the highest honor among Japanese singers. In March 1999, with the expectation of all music fans in Japan, ELT finally released their first greatest hits album "Every Best Single 3". In addition to all the singles since their debut, the three members also specially composed a new song each. in. In March 2000, the third album "eternity" was released.

1996.08.07 Debuted with the release of his first single "Feel My Heart", which became the theme song for cosmetics advertising endorsed by Sharon Stone; his second single "Future World" became the theme song for TDK product advertising, ELT Started to attract attention

997.04.09 Released the first album "everlasting", which topped the ORICON chart for two consecutive weeks. It sold more than 1.9 million copies for 60 consecutive weeks on the chart, ranking first on the list. Ranked tenth in album sales of the year

1997.12.31 Participated in the NHK Red and White Song Competition for the first time, participating in the battle song "Shapes of Love"

1998.02.11 The single "Time goes by" was released, Sales exceeded 1.15 million copies, ranking ninth in annual single sales

1998.04.15 The album "Time to Destination" was released, with sales of 1.56 million copies in the first week, and cumulative sales in the second week exceeding 2 million copies. Promoted to a super group. The total sales volume to date has reached 3.52 million, ranking among the top ten albums in history

1999.03.31 Selected "Every Best Single 3" was released, selling 2.25 million copies, ranking sixth in annual album sales

2000.03.19 Group leader Mitsuru Igarashi retreated behind the scenes and no longer participated in ELT's public singing activities

2004.03.10 Released the latest album "commonplace"

2004.12.15 Released the latest single "Lianwen/good night", which topped the ORICON chart in the first week of its release

2004.12.31 Participated in the NHK Red and White Song Competition for the eighth time and participated in the battle song "Lianwen"

Every Little Thing 小事组

Every Little Thing is a band composed of vocalist Kaori Mochida, leader Mitsuru Igarashi and bassist Ichiro Sato. They debuted in 1996 with the single "Feel My Heart" .However, the group leader Mitsuru Igarashi retired from behind the scenes and became a producer in 2000, and no longer participated in the performance work in front of the camera. Recently, they also released a new album "commonplace"!

Recommended Song: Weather of Love

The Origin of DAI

At the end of 1998, Nagao submitted 30 of his own compositions to AVEX Records, and that’s how he discovered his composition talent. Because he has such creative talent. He also composed many famous songs for female singers such as Ayumi Hamasaki and Hitomi under AVEX, so the company decided to form a band for him, and the company even helped him hold auditions to find female vocalist Miko Miko and guitarist Ryo Ohtori. , so they established "Do As Infinity" in mid-1999. The name of the team was taken from the Japanese pinyin of "Dai" for "big" in the captain Nagao Dai, thus naming it "Do As Infinity" represents the "infinite vastness" feeling of the songs they create.

Basic information of the members

＊Van Tomiko

Band position: Lead singer amp; Lyricist

Date of birth: January 1979 9th

Birthplace: Kumamoto Prefecture

Height: 163cm

Weight: Secret

"It’s totally impossible not to go to Tokyo "I wanted to become a singer but couldn't achieve it, so I stopped taking classes in fashion design at school.

However, the data was sent to AVEX without their knowledge. Matsuura, Ai Hui's special agent at the time, took the autobiographical data and started listening. I don't know why I was called here and met Nagao Dai.

There seems to be something between Banhe and Changwei. Xiaoban was immediately confirmed to be the lead singer of DAI after singing. And he started recording "HEART" immediately

Under the long-tailed strings and accompanying singing, DAI's status remains unchanged.

In his "solo activities" in the second half of 2000, Ban filmed an advertisement for Kao Robis, and then appeared in the amp; Ban also worked hard to perform on TV, and DAI's popularity began to increase.

With his tasteful outfits and powerful singing voice, he signed a contract with Kao in March to perform in Kao's commercials and publish a photo book.

In addition, he has also appeared on the covers of many popular magazines, and is known as a fashion leader together with HITOMI and Ayumi Hamasaki

＊Owatari Ryo

Band position: Guitar amp; Harmony

Date of birth: April 4, 1971

Place of birth: Kanagawa Prefecture

Height: 180cm

Weight: 64kg

When I was a primary school student, I started to have a strong interest in guitars by asking "Why can a guitar without holes have sound?"

When I was a student, I was still searching for my dreams while performing, and I once formed the wrong group.

Until I met Nagao Dai, I was describing my experience and love for music to my boss at AVEX who was wearing a suit, because only in this way did I have the opportunity to meet Nagao Dai.

When we first met, Nagao first said, "Please try playing a piece first and see" "That's him, that's him." Under such circumstances, Nagao Dai and Oto Ryo met.

I started my own journey in the second half of 2000.

Performing with bassist Zhi Jing also expanded his guitar performance.

Outside of DAI’s schedule, I did not participate in other activities.

However, he cannot compose music and now he actively begins to compose lyrics such as "Travel", "WEEK!", "Wings Plan", "Bright Flowers", "GATES OF HEAVEN", etc. Most of them are bright works. .

＊Nagao Dai＞Nagao Dai

Band position: composer, guitar amp; arranger

Date of birth: March 28, 1971

Place of birth: Chiba Prefecture

Height: 182cm

Weight: 70kg

Provided in the name of DAI on March 3, 99 Part of the music composed by Hamasaki Ayumi, YURIMARI, Yoshiki Rashi, Hitomi, Dream, and Musume.

Before becoming a writer, Nagao composed music every day in the administrator’s lounge of the building.

Nagao read the magazine "Music Man", and in 1998 he sent a demo tape containing thirty pieces of music to AVEX Records, only to discover Nagao's talent.

It wasn’t until two months later in May that “TO BE” written by Nagao Dai for Ayumi Hamasaki unexpectedly sold well, causing DAI’s reputation to begin to rise.

Have the awareness of forming a group. Nagao Dai was suddenly called to a room full of women at the company. Nagao Dai, who didn't understand the situation, said, "What are you doing?" "I'm just going to find band members for you~" After hearing this, Nagao Dai said I’m very confused...

Why did you start composing music? "Because I can't sing and I don't know how to play." For a very simple reason, Nagao started making music with music he could play.

Unexpectedly, I became more and more confident after being discovered, and now I continue to compose music for DAI.

By the way, the event where "E.Guitar" appeared was only the 100th LIVE at Shibuya Public Hall in the winter of 2000.

Since 2001, he has left the stage and turned to behind-the-scenes creation. "I want to discover the new world of music in DAI" and thus I started to specialize in behind-the-scenes creation.

The offensive of making one song every day is going very well, and now the number of songs in stock has exceeded 200. This year also offers some songs from ? and ?Dearest.

＊Miyuki Mori (Manager)

Band position: Manager

Date of birth: March 19, 1972

Place of birth: Fukuoka?

Privately

A member of DAI, a super-famous manager (I deny it) (laugh)

Nagao said, "Ryo and I He's popular"

On the day of his first appearance, 1999/9/29, he performed a song "WINGS" (drum opera said he was very nervous)

After the first anniversary LIVE, he was also attentive Working behind the scenes, like Nagao Dai, he looks cool in sunglasses, but he also has a gentle side in front of fans.

Recently, taking off the sunglasses caused a sensation!

misono (vocal, lyrics)

Date of birth: 1984.10.13

Blood type: Type B

Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture

Height: 153cm, almost the same as my sister

Interests: Sweating (very fond of sports)

Experts: Imitation, highlighting oneself

Favorite food: roast chicken, braised pork, fried things, French fries, snacks, bread

Favorite artists : Cyndi Lauper, FINGER 5, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Hamasaki Ayumi, aiko, JUDY AND MARY

Weaknesses: Everything is written on the face

Recently obsessed with: A mobile phone with a camera

Dream: A dream as a day after tomorrow: What can only be done day after tomorrow, do it actively.

←Work hard and grow every day

Masato Kitano (guitar, song write)

Date of birth: 1974.10.25

Blood type: Type A

Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture

Height: 178cm

Interest: Hot spring bathing

Speciality: Cooking with microwave oven

Favorite thing: Fighting skills

Favorite artists: MAGY Judge, TETSU and TOMO

Weakness: Suzuki Daisuke

Recently obsessed with Thing: Akiko Yata

Dream: As a dream for day after tomorrow: Topping the charts

As a dream for myself: Moving to Los Angeles

Daisuke Suzuki (keyboards , song write)

Date of birth: 1978.10.27

Blood type: Type A

Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture

Height : About 165cm

Interest: Going to Odaiba

Speciality: Entering DATA to let the electronic keyboard play automatically

Favorite food: cheesecake, ketchup flavor Pasta, pudding, pudding-like things

Favorite artist: I prefer the song itself, not specific artists

Weakness: Kitano☆Masato

The most recent thing I'm obsessed with: Disneyland

Dream: As a dream for day after tomorrow: Topping the rankings

As a dream for myself: I want to go to an island where it is summer all year round.

ISSA

Date of birth: 1978.12.09

Blood type: Type B

Interests: Drinking, finding time to let the liver rest

KEN

Date of birth: 1979.12.17

Blood type: Type O

Interests: watching movies, visiting bookstores

Latest favorite artist: DA PUMP

YUKINARI

Date of birth: 1978.11.05

Blood type: O

Interest: Playing video games

Latest favorite artists: Snoop Doggy Dogg, BLACKSTREET

SHINOBU

Date of birth: 1980.02.15

Blood type: Type O

Interests: boats, shamisen

Latest favorite artist: SKAYMATE'S

Glay - Archives

Members: Teruhiko Kobashi, Takuro Kubo, Naoto Tomura, and Yoshito Kazuyama

Name: Hisashi, Chinese name: Waimura Shang

Name: Teru, Chinese name: Teruhiko Xiaobashi

Name Jiro, Chinese name Yoshito Wakayama

Name Takuro, Chinese name Kubo Takuro

GLAY may not be as famous as LUNA SEA and B'z in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. band, but in Japan they are a famous rock band known as the "National Band". Together with LUNA SEA and B'z, they are known as the three major Japanese rock bands and are deeply loved by fans. GLAY's songs tend to be gray just like their band name, and the lyrics are generally about venting pain and depression.

In 1988, a singing group with TAKURO and TERU as the center and GLAY as the band name was initially formed. At that time, TAKURO and the others were still high school students, but they had already started performing in their hometown (Hakodate City, Hokkaido).

At this time, GLAY was just a prototype. It was not until 1989 that the band absorbed a drummer named NOBUMASA. The original drummer TERU was recommended as the band's lead singer because of his unique voice. At the same time, at the invitation of TAKURO, HISASHI also joined the band. , at this time GLAY can be considered as having all the members present. In 1990, the three members of the singing group, TAKURO, TERU, and HISASHI, had all graduated from high school. Just when they were hesitant about whether to continue to develop in music, a packed high school graduation performance strengthened their commitment to their music. belief. At the end of 1990, GLAY left his hometown of Hokkaido and went to Tokyo to develop, and began to travel to live houses in the suburbs of Tokyo. During this time, he accumulated a lot of popularity and experience.

In 1991, the four members of GLAY began recording cassette tapes at their own expense, and after this period, the band absorbed another member - JIRO from GLAY's hometown. Due to the addition of JIRO, GLAY's music style has undergone great changes.

In the summer of 1993, GLAY finally met the person who changed their fate - YOSHIKI. By chance, the EXTASY RECORDS record company under the name of YOSHIKI of X-JAPAN heard the tape recorded by GLAY at his own expense and was amazed by the unique music style of the four of them. October 27, 1993 is a day that everyone at GLAY will never forget. This day was JIRO's birthday, and everyone was holding a small concert as usual. At this time, a person quietly came to the concert, and he was YOSHIKI. When the enthusiastic fans recognized YOSHIKI, there was a commotion at the scene. YOSHIKI, whose identity was revealed, sincerely asked GLAY if everyone was willing to join the record company under his name. At this time, TAKURO jokingly said that if YOSHIKI was willing to accompany them, they would agree immediately. After hearing this, YOSHIKI was happy to accompany GLAY with a song. Since then, GLAY has signed a contract with YOSHIKI's record company and embarked on the future of acting.

Original name: Nishikawa Takanori

English name: T.M.Revolution (Nishikawa Takanori)

Birthday: 1970-9-19

Blood type : A

Nickname: Turbo

Birthplace: Noshu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Height: 163

Weight: 41KG

Blood type: A

Family members: parents\two younger sisters

Special talent: talking in sleep

Hobby: Cooking PS See Animation