Zoobombs is a Japanese
indie rock
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band, formed in
Tokyo
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in 1994 by vocalist and guitarist Don Matsuo.
History
The band formed in Tokyo in 1994, self-releasing four cassette albums. In 1999, the group signed to Virgin/EMI Japan where they released three albums. That year the band performed in Toronto as part of the Neon Palm Festival.
"Live Reviews: The Neon Palm Festival June 3, 1999 El Mocambo, Toronto, Ontario"
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In 2013, the bassist in the group Moostop announced his desire to leave the group. Vocalist Don Matsuo stated that "I wasn’t really surprised, and knew that maybe this would happen one day, but I still wasn’t happy about his decision."
Style and influences
The band's funk
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-rock
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style is influenced by acts such as the Rolling Stones
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, Jimi Hendrix
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and Miles Davis
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.
Members
Current members
* Don Matsuo – vocals, guitar
* Matta – vocals, keyboards
* Bukka Billy – drums
* Mutch – bass guitar (supporting member)
Former members
* Moostop – bass guitar
* Atsushi – drums
* Piro – percussion
* Pocky – drums
* Kim – drums
* Pitt – drums
Discography
Studio albums
* ''Super Funcy of Zbons'' (1997)
* ''Welcome Back Zoobombs!'' (1997)
* ''Let It Bomb'' (1998)
* ''Bomb Freak Express'' (1999)
* ''Dirty Bomb'' (2000)
* ''Love Is Funky'' (2002)
* ''New San Francisco'' (2004)
* ''Vamos a Bailar'' (2005)
* ''BBB'' (2006)
* ''The Sweet Passion'' (2012)
* ''Ice Cream & Dirt'' (2016)
Compilation albums
* ''Way In / Way Out'' (2006)
* ''Nightfriend of Zoobombs'' (2009)
* ''La Vie En Jupon'' (2011)
Live albums
* ''Bomb You Live'' (2001)
* ''Bear's Banquet: Live from Deep Night in Toronto'' (2007)
EPs
* ''Zoobombcrazy'' (2006)
* ''Midnightfriend of Zoobombs'' (2010)
* ''Agitation'' (2011)
* ''Cowboy Trumps'' (2012)
* ''On the Jungle'' (2013)
* ''Dirty Present'' (2015)
Singles
* "Bomb the Bomb" (1998)
* "Mo' Funky" (1998)
* "Hot Love" (1999)
* "Doo-Bee" (2000)
* "Jumbo" (2001)
* "Funky Movin'" (2002)
* "Colombie" (2005)
* "Pisces" (2005)
References
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Japanese indie rock groups
Japanese alternative rock groups
Musical groups from Tokyo