Judy and Mary (often stylized as JUDY AND MARY) was a Japanese rock band formed in 1991 in Japan by bassist Yoshihito Onda and vocalist Yuki, with drummer Kohta Igarashi and guitarist Taiji Fujimoto completing the lineup in 1992. Guitarist Takuya replaced Taiji the following year. The band is known for their innovative punk, rock, and pop meldings of noisy but melodic music in the 1990s.
History In 1992, Judy and Mary released an album and accompanying video, Be Ambitious, on the independent Chainsaw Records label. The band was soon signed by Epic/Sony Records and released their first major label single, "Power of Love", in 1993. The band's major label debut album, J.A.M, was released in 1994. Judy and Mary quickly became one of the most popular bands in Japan. Their song "Sobakasu" was used as the first opening theme for the anime television series Rurouni Kenshin, and sold over a million copies.
Judy and Mary released seven original albums, three compilation albums (through 2006) and twenty-two singles. The band dissolved in March 2001.
Yuki is now enjoying a successful solo career as YUKI. Takuya is also currently a solo artist. Onda joined the band Hot Rod Crue, but since 2008 has been a member, along with Igarashi, of the band Zamza.
A tribute album was released in 2009, with artists such as Tamio Okuda and Halcali covering Judy and Mary's major hits.
Members Past members = - vocalist, lyricist - bassist, composer = - guitarist, lyricist, composer - drums, composer - guitarist
Discography
Albums
Studio albums Year Album Information Chart positions Total sales 1992Be Ambitious19*11,000*1994J.A.M.23189,000Orange Sunshine5681,0001995Miracle Diving2939,0001997The Power Source12,162,0001998Pop Life21,150,0002001Warp1887,000
*positions from 2001 re-release.
Compilation albums Year Album Information Chart positions Total sales 199944982 Vs. 16507287,000 2000Fresh11,776,000 2001The Great Escape: Complete Request Best1780,000 2006Complete Best Album: Fresh2222,000 200915th Anniversary Complete Single Box832,000
Singles +List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released, sales, certifications and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Certifications Album JPN "Power of Love" 1993 95 3,000 rowspan="8" J.A.M. "Blue Tears" – "Daydream" 1994 58 13,000 "Hello! Orange Sunshine" 22 99,000 Orange Sunshine "Cheeze "Pizza"" 15 77,000 1995 37 39,000 "Over Drive" 4 670,000 Miracle Diving 8 256,000 1996 1 1,058,000 RIAJ: Platinum The Power Source 3 632,000 rowspan="13" 1997 5 447,000 12 96,000 "Lover Soul" 5 504,000 Pop Life 3 479,000 1998 4 148,000 11 76,000 22 22,000 "Brand New Wave Upper Ground" 2000 4 158,000 Warp 9 111,000 "Mottö" (More) 8 138,000 2001 3 183,000 "Peace (Strings Version)" 8 73,000
Books/Publications Jam Book (March 15, 1996) Yuki Girly Rock -yuki biography- (1997) Yuki Girly Swing -yuki autobiography & diary- (1997) Yuki Girly Folk -yuki bio- (2000) Yuki Girly Boogie -yuki autobio- (2000) Yuki Girly Wave -yuki bio- (2004) Yuki Girly Tree -yuki autobio) (2004) What's In Jam-Pack (memorial compilation of 'What's In' magazine articles)
Bibliography
References
External links Judy and Mary Official Website - By Sony Music YUKI Official Website - By Sony Music Zamza Official Website Nippop Profile | Judy and Mary