44 Magnum (band)
| 44Magnum | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock |
| Years active | 1977–1989, 2002–present |
| Labels | Moon, Invitation, Danger Crue, East West Japan |
| Associated acts | Velvet Spider, Grand Slam, Kings, La'cryma Christi |
| Website | Official site |
| Members |
Paul Jimmy Joe Stevie Ban |
| Past members |
Akira Taka Hirofumi Teruki |
44 Magnum (stylized as 44MAGNUM) is a heavy metal[1] band from Japan, originally formed in mid 1977.
History
After the group disbanded in 1988, they had a thirteen-year hiatus before reuniting and releasing their seventh album Ignition in 2002. In 2009, they released the self-titled album 44Magnum, which features Paul's son Stevie as a lead singer along with Paul on most of the tracks.
In early 2012, frontman and sole original member Paul announced he would stop performing live with 44 Magnum to focus on treatment for Parkinson's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2005.[2] However, he will continue to record and write songs with the band.[2]
Members
- Tatsuya "Paul" Umehara – vocals (1977–1989, 2002–present)
- Satoshi "Jimmy" Hirose – guitar (1979–1989 2002–present)
- Satoshi "Joe" Miyawaki – drums (1982–1988, 2002–present)
- Stevie Umehara – vocals (2009–present)
- Hironori "Ban" Yoshikawa – bass (1979–1989, 2002–2009, 2013–present)
- Former members
- Akira Nagamori – guitar
- Taka Tanaka – bass
- Hirofumi Miyamoto – drums
- Teruki Iga – drums (1979–1982)
- Shuse (La'cryma Christi) - bass (2009–2012)
- Anarchy Bad Ray - support - bass (join live in 2010)
Discography
- Studio albums
- Danger (1983)
- Street Rock'n Roller (1984)
- Actor (1985)
- Love or Money (1987)
- Emotional Color (1988)
- Still Alive (1989)
- Ignition (2002)
- 44Magnum (2009)
- EPs
- 44Magnum (1983)
- Four Figures (1985)
- Beast (2013)
- Singles
- "It's Raining" (1987)
- Live albums
- The Live (1985, EP)
- Live Act II (1986)
- Compilations
- Anthology (1989)
- Live & Rare (2000, 10CD boxset)
- The Bootleg-MK.I (2001, 2CD & DVD)
- The Bootleg-MK.II (2011, CD & DVD)
- 44Magnum 35th Anniversary Ultimate Collection (March 21, 2012, SHM-CDs)
- Includes Danger, Street Rock'n Roller, Actor, Live + Four Figures, Live Act II -Complete- and Ignition.
- Videos
- The Beginning (1985)
- The Bootleg-MK.I (2001, DVD & 2CD)
- Live at Alive (2010)
- The Bootleg-MK.II (2011, DVD & CD)
- Bombard Attack (2014)
References
- ↑ http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/groupe-groupe-44_Magnum-l-en.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "44MAGNUM’s PAUL to leave band to focus on treatment for Parkinson’s disease". tokyohive.com. Retrieved 2012-01-11.