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GO!GO!7188
GO!GO!7188 while on the Japan Nite tour in 2007. From left to right: Akko, Turkey and Yuu
GO!GO!7188 while on the Japan Nite tour in 2007. From left to right: Akko, Turkey and Yuu
Background information
OriginKagoshima City, Japan
GenresRock, surf rock
Years active1998–2012
LabelsCapitol Music/Toshiba-EMI (2000–2006)
BMG Japan (2007–2009)
FlyingStar Records (2010–2012)
Breast(milia)/Yamaha (Talent agency; 2000–2013)
Past membersYuu (vocal & guitar)
Akko (vocal & bass)
Turkey (drums)
WebsiteOfficial Website

GO!GO!7188 (Go Go Nana Ichi Hachi Hachi), also known simply as Gogo, was a Japanese rock band with influences spanning from surf rock to punk rock to enka.

History

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In June 1998,[1] Yumi Nakashima (nicknamed Yuu) and Akiko Hamada (nicknamed Akko), both alumnae of the same year at Shoyo High School in Kagoshima of Kyūshū,[2] formed a band with the goal of participating in a national competition.[3] They had previously played together in a Judy and Mary cover band while in high school along with three other girls from their school.[4] The band broke up when the members graduated; Yuu and Akko wanted to continue but the other members did not.[5] In college, Yuu and Akko formed a new band, along with a boy who played the drums and was the same age as them.[6] In November 1998 they participated in the Yamaha Music Foundation's Teens' Music Festival as GO GO 7188.[7] They didn't win the grand prize but their performance was seen by their future producer[8] and later the band was signed to the talent agency breast/milia.

Drummer Takayuki Hosokawa (nicknamed Turkey) joined GO!GO!7188 in 1999,[9] and the band then signed with major label Capitol Music (Toshiba-EMI). They went to Tokyo in February 2000,[10] and started recording on the same day they arrived.[11] Their first single, "Taiyō," was released a few months later on June 28.[12] GO!GO!7188 starting recording their debut album in September of that year with plans to release it in December.[10] The album, Dasoku Hokō, was released on December 6, 2000, and peaked at number 25 on the Oricon albums chart.[13]

In April 2001, Dotanba de Cancel was released as the first single from GO!GO!7188's follow up album. Reviewers noted the song's sad melody and lyrics, which stood in contrast to their usually upbeat material.[14][15] That summer, the band played at the Rock In Japan Festival on August 5.[16]

GO!GO!7188 released their second album, Gyotaku, on November 21, 2001. Reviewers pointed out the "garage-style"[17] rock, melodies "filled with Taishō era romanticism" and "well-constructed key changes" present in the songs.[18] The album surpassed its predecessor, reaching 17 on the Oricon chart.[19]

The following year, on July 10, GO!GO! released their first cover album, titled Tora no Ana. The tracklist included covers of "Shōwa era pop songs and anime songs." As part of the promotion of the album, Toshiba EMI held a contest with a one million yen prize.[20]

On October 13, 2003, Akko released her solo album Kirari under the name of Akiko Hamada.

On March 1, 2004, Yu released her solo album Ten no Mikaku.

Later that year, on October 27, GO!GO!7188 released their fourth original album, titled Ryūzetsuran.[21] The band embarked on a nationwide tour the following month, which included a date at the famed Nippon Budokan on December 21.[22] The footage and audio from the concert was later released on DVD and as the band's second live album on March 16, 2005.[23]

On November 2, 2005, Yu formed a new band, Chirinuruwowaka. On September 28, Akko released her second solo album Aruyoude Naiyoude, Arumono under the name of Akiko Hamada.

On October 1, 2006, Akko announced on her official site that she had gotten married and had changed her legal name to Akiko Noma.[24] That same month, GO!GO!7188 released their fifth studio album, Parade.[25] The band commented that after pursuing solo activities in the previous year, they had learned that they "did music for fun," which provided the focus for making the album.[26]

In early 2007, GO!GO!7188 transferred to BMG Japan.[27] That March, the band carried out their first tour of the United States as part of the multi-band Japan Nite tour, including performances in New York City, Los Angeles, and at SXSW in Austin, Texas.[28][29][5] Later that year, in August, GO!GO!7188 returned to the United States for a second tour, playing at Musikfest in Bethel, Pennsylvania, as well as concerts in New York City and Chicago.[30][31][32]

On October 24, 2007, GO!GO!7188 released their sixth album and first on BMG Japan, 569 (pronounced Go Rock).[33] Four days before the album was available in stores, the band made all of the tracks available on their MySpace page.[34]

The next year, on May 28, GO!GO! released their second cover album, titled Tora no Ana 2. Regarding the songs included on the album, Akko stated that the band tried to make each one show off their best parts. Each track was arranged into the "GO!GO! rock style," such as their surf rock version of Pink Lady's Nagisa no Sinbad and cover of Spitz's Spider incorporating the intro from There She Goes by The La's.[35]

In 2010, they transferred to FlyingStar Records (Victor Entertainment).[36] On June 2, GO!GO! released their eighth and final studio album, Go!!GO!GO!Go!![37]

On February 10, 2012, the band announced on their website that they were disbanding.[38][39]

Members

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  • Yū (ユウ), Real name: Yumi Nakashima (中島 優美, Nakashima Yumi, born December 1, 1979) is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. Released a solo album, Ten no Mikaku as Yuu, in 2004. Released the album Iroha with side band, Chirinuruwowaka in 2005.
  • Akko (アッコ), Real name: Akiko Noma (野間 亜紀子, Noma Akiko, maiden name: Hamada (浜田); born February 13, 1980) is the bassist, backup vocalist, and lyricist. Released a solo album, Kirari under her real name in 2003. Second solo album, Aru yō de nai yō de, aru mono, was released on November 2, 2005.
  • Turkey (ターキー), Real name: Takayuki Hosokawa (細川 央行, Hosokawa Takayuki, born July 10, 1973) is the drummer, additional vocals.

Discography

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Singles

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  1. Taiyō (太陽, "Sun") (June 28, 2000)
  2. Jet Ninjin (ジェットにんぢん, "Jet Carrot") (August 30, 2000)
  3. Koi no Uta (こいのうた, "Love Song") (October 25, 2000)
  4. Mushi '98 (むし'98, "Bug '98") (November 16, 2000)
  5. Dotanba de Cancel (ドタン場でキャンセル, "Last Minute Cancel") (April 11, 2001)
  6. Aa Seishun (あぁ青春, "Ah, Youth") (July 11, 2001)
  7. C7 (October 24, 2001)
  8. Ukifune (浮舟) (October 9, 2002)
  9. Tane (種, "Seed") (April 25, 2003)
  10. Ruriiro (瑠璃色, "Color of Lapis Lazuli") (August 6, 2003)
  11. Aoi Kiretsu (青い亀裂, "Blue Crack") (August 25, 2004)
  12. Kinkyori Ren'ai (近距離恋愛, "Short Distance Lovemaking") (September 13, 2006)
  13. Manatsu no Dance Hall (真夏のダンスホール, "Midsummer Dance Hall") (June 28, 2007)
  14. Kataomoi Fighter "Itazura na Kiss" first ending (片思いファイター, "Unrequited Love Fighter") (May 28, 2008)[40]
  15. Futashika Tashika (ふたしかたしか, "Uncertain Certainty") (January 14, 2009)

Albums

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Original albums

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  1. Dasoku Hokō (蛇足歩行) (December 6, 2000)
  2. Gyotaku (魚磔) (November 21, 2001)
  3. Tategami (鬣) (February 26, 2003)
  4. Ryūzetsuran (竜舌蘭) (October 27, 2004)
  5. Parade (パレード) (October 18, 2006)
  6. 569 (ゴーロック Go Rock) (October 24, 2007)
  7. Antenna (アンテナ) (February 2, 2009)
  8. Go!!GO!GO!Go!! (June 2, 2010)

Other albums

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  1. Tora no Ana (虎の穴) (July 10, 2002) (cover album)
  2. Kyū Ni Ichi Jiken (九・二一事件) (December 10, 2003) (live album)
  3. Gonbuto Tour Nippon Budōkan (Kanzen-ban) (ごんぶとツアー日本武道館(完全版)) (March 16, 2005) (live album)
  4. Who Plays a Go-Go? ~GO!GO!7188 Amateur Tribute Album~ (April 20, 2005) (tribute album)
  5. Best of GO!GO! (ベスト オブ ゴー！ゴー！) (April 15, 2006) (best album)
  6. Tora no Ana 2 (虎の穴 2) (May 28, 2008) (cover album)
  7. 2man Tour Tetsuko no Hair + Open Night Family ~Yokae no Kazoku~ CD + DVD (October 29, 2008) (live album & DVD documentary)
  8. Coupling Best of GO!GO! (カップリング ベスト オブ ゴー! ゴー!) (May 16, 2012) (best album)
  9. very best of GO! GO! (ベリー　ベスト　オブ　ゴー!ゴー!) (october 10, 2012) (best album)

DVDs and videos

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  1. GO!GO!7188 Tonosama Tour 2001 (GO!GO!7188とのさまツアー2001) (October 24, 2001)
  2. GO!GO! Daieizō-sai (GO!GO!大映像祭!) (March 19, 2003)
  3. GO!GO!7188 Gonbuto Tour Nihon Budokan (GO!GO!7188 ごんぶとツアー 日本武道館) (March 16, 2005)
  4. GO!GO! Daieizō-sai (Omake-tsuki) (GO!GO!大映像祭! (おまけ付)) (March 15, 2006)
  5. GO!GO!7188 6.21 Jiken (October 29, 2008) DVD (limited & regular editions)

Radio

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  • GO!GO!Sakurajima (2000)
  • GO!GO!7188's allnightnippon-r (2000–2001)
  • GO!GO!7188's BeiBeiKin (2004)
  • GO!GO!7188's BeiBeiKin 1/2 (2005)
  • GO!GO!7188's BeiBeiSui 1/2 (2005–present)

References

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(一)^ "GO!GO!7188のプロフィール" [GO!GO!7188's Profile]. Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.

(二)^ Horikawa, Yutaro (2022-06-30). "元ＧＯ！ＧＯ！７１８８ 野間亜紀子さんの新たな挑戦" [Former GO!GO!7188 Member Akiko Noma's New Challenge]. NHK鹿児島放送局 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-22. 鹿児島市の松陽高校の同級生を中心に結成され、音楽チャートでも上位を獲得しました。

(三)^ "今週のインタビュー GO!GO!7188 ロック界の﹁突然変異種﹂は超天然" [This Week's Interview GO!GO!7188 Rock World's "Mutants" Are Supernatural]. Mammo TV. 2002-07-08. Archived from the original on 2002-10-18. Retrieved 2024-07-02. 98年6月、鹿児島市内の高校の同級生だったユウとアッコがコンテスト出場を目的に結成、全国大会出場を果たす。{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

(四)^ "今週のインタビュー GO!GO!7188 ロック界の﹁突然変異種﹂は超天然" [This Week's Interview GO!GO!7188 Rock World's "Mutants" Are Supernatural]. Mammo TV (in Japanese). 2002-07-08. Archived from the original on 2002-10-18. Retrieved 2024-07-02. 私たちの他にあと3人いて、女子校ではなかったんですけど女の子ばっかり5人のバンドでした。ジュディマリ︵JUDY AND MARY︶のコピーとかやってました。練習は週2回くらい。{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

(五)^ ab"Interview with GO!GO!7188". JaME. 2007-04-21. Retrieved 2020-05-08.

(六)^ "今週のインタビュー GO!GO!7188 ロック界の﹁突然変異種﹂は超天然" [This Week's Interview GO!GO!7188 Rock World's "Mutants" Are Supernatural] (in Japanese). 2002-07-08. Archived from the original on 2002-10-18. Retrieved 2024-07-03. アッコ‥そのまま同じメンバーで卒業までやっていたんだけど、卒業のとき、他のメンバーはもういいよねって。でも私たちは2人は卒業しても続けたかった。私たち2人は短大に進んだんですけど、同じ年のドラムをやっていた男の子を誘って3人で新しいバンドを組みました。{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

(七)^ "TEENS' MUSIC FESTIVAL '98 全国大会". Yamaha Music Foundation (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-22.

(八)^ Takahashi, Yukihiro (December 2000). "Net "Chat" Radio スペシャルインタビュー GO!GO!7188結成ヒストリー" [Net "Chat" Radio Special Interview GO!GO!7188 Formation History]. Music@Nifty (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2000-12-06. Retrieved 2024-07-19. アッコ　で、そんとき賞とかはなんももらえずにいたんですけど、今のプロデューサーをやってくれてる人がその大会を観てて、で声をかけてくれたって感じで、うん、そっからですね。

(九)^ "GO!GO!7188 | プロフィール" [GO!GO!7188 | Profile]. Victor Entertainment (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-23.

(十)^ abNakamura, Michio (2000-08-28). "インタビューfromマキシマム GO!GO!7188" [Interview From Maximum GO!GO!7188]. Viewsic (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2000-10-17. Retrieved 2024-06-23.

(11)^ Miyazawa, Kazushi (2000-12-09). "極東ラジオ・スタジオレポート" [Far East Radio Studio Report]. 極東ラジオ (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2001-07-20. Retrieved 2024-07-02. 2月に東京に上京してきたその日に始まったんですよ、レコーディングが。

(12)^ "ＧＯ！ＧＯ！７１８８﹁太陽﹂ | TOCT-22083 | 4988006167025 | Shopping". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-07-03.

(13)^ "蛇足歩行 | GO!GO!7188". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2024-06-30.

(14)^ "GO! GO! 7188 ドタン場でキャンセル". Music Club On Line (in Japanese). 2001-03-29. Archived from the original on 2004-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-01.

(15)^ "GO!GO!7188 Discography". CDdata-mag.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2004-12-08. Retrieved 2024-07-01. 日常に疲れた心象風景をせつなく歌った[1]は、﹁TVおじゃマンボウ﹂︵日本テレビ系︶エンディング曲＆﹁三宅裕司のドシロウト﹂︵日本テレビ系︶エンディング曲。

(16)^ "リップ・スライム、GO!GO!7188……続々速報ＵＰ！". rockinon.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-07-01.

(17)^ "GO!GO!7188 Discography". CDdata-mag.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2004-12-08. Retrieved 2024-07-03. 激情あふれる恋を歌った歌謡ロック調の[3]や重厚なサウンドを小気味よく放つ[4]、感傷的な詞がせつない[7]など、豪快さと繊細さを合わせもつ素朴なvoが魅力のガレージ調ロックをパワフルに繰り出す。

(18)^ Nagasawa, Tomonori (2001-10-26). "CD Review 魚磔". Barks (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2004-11-15. Retrieved 2024-07-03. 相変わらずパンキッシュ＆ガレージサイケなビートが炸裂した楽曲が主軸なのだが、彼女達の奏でるメロディには、不思議と艶っぽい大正ロマン/ムード歌謡的な匂いが充満している。... 勢い任せだけではなく構築された転調の多い楽曲など、バンドとしての懐の深さもしっかり魅せてきたこの﹃魚磔﹄。

(19)^ "魚磔 | GO!GO!7188". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2024-07-03.

(20)^ "GO!GO!7188、100万円が当たるキャンペーンを実施" [GO!GO!7188 Hold Win 1 Million Yen Campaign]. Tower Records Japan Online (in Japanese). 2002-06-11. Retrieved 2024-07-18.

(21)^ "GO!GO!7188、ニュー・アルバムの全曲試聴を開始！" [GO!GO!7188, Listen to the New Album Now!]. Music@Nifty (in Japanese). 2004-10-29. Archived from the original on 2005-03-19. Retrieved 2024-07-08.

(22)^ Adachi, Tomomi (2004-10-05). "レポート原稿". Music On! TV (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2004-12-09. Retrieved 2024-07-08.

(23)^ "GO!GO!7188　日本武道館ライヴのDVD＆CDの詳細が明らかに。" [GO!GO!7188 Nippon Budokan Concert's DVD & CD Details Revealed]. Music@Nifty (in Japanese). 2005-02-04. Archived from the original on 2005-03-19. Retrieved 2024-07-08.

(24)^ "GO!GO!7188の浜田亜紀子がオフィシャル・サイトで結婚を報告". Tower Records Japan Online. 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2024-06-26.

(25)^ "GO!GO!7188、全国22ヶ所をまわるツアー"みちづれツアー"の開催を発表" [GO!GO!7188 Announce "Michizure Tour" with 22 Stops Nationwide]. Tower Records Japan Online (in Japanese). 2006-08-30. Retrieved 2024-06-30.

(26)^ Nagata, Aco (December 2006). "GO!GO!7188". Duke Amusement Press DOMO (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-06-30. ﹁昨年はそれぞれがソロ活動を行っていて、そこで得たものが"やっぱり楽しいから音楽をやっているんだな"ということ。なので今回はとにかく楽しいか、そうじゃないかというシンプルなところで自分達の出す音を楽しみました﹂

(27)^ "GO!GO!7188、レーベル移籍第1弾シングルを発表！" [GO!GO!7188 Announce Their First Single Since Transferring Labels]. CDJournal (in Japanese). 2007-04-19. Retrieved 2024-06-27. GO!GO!7188が、2006年発表のアルバム﹃パレード﹄を最後に、東芝EMIからBMG JAPANへとレーベルを移籍！　移籍第1弾作となる最新シングル﹁真夏のダンスホール／アイムラッキーガール／できもの﹂を6月28日に発売します。 [GO!GO!7188 have moved from Toshiba EMI to BMG JAPAN after releasing their 2006 album "Parade"! The first work after the transfer is their latest single "Midsummer Dance Hall/I'm Lucky Girl/Dekimono" and will be released on June 28th.]

(28)^ "||| Japan Nite US TOUR 2007 |||". SXSW Asia. Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2024-06-27.

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(31)^ "GO!GO!7188、8月にアメリカツアー決定、新シングルも" [GO!GO!7188 to Tour America in August, New Single As Well]. BARKS (in Japanese). 2007-06-28. Retrieved 2024-06-29.

(32)^ Zukowski, John (2007-08-07). "Hey kids, punk rock lives at Musikfest". pennlive. Retrieved 2024-06-29.

(33)^ "GO!GO!7188、6thアルバム﹃569﹄決定、全国ツアーも" [GO!GO!7188 Announce Their 6th Album As Well As Nationwide Tour]. BARKS (in Japanese). 2007-08-18. Retrieved 2024-06-30.

(34)^ "[GO!GO!7188] 完全招待制MySpace主催ライブに登場" [GO!GO!7188 to Appear at Invitation-only MySpace-sponsored Concert]. Natalie (in Japanese). 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2024-06-30.

(35)^ Saitō, Naoko (April 2008). "インタビュー‥GO!GO!7188が大ヒット・カヴァー・アルバムの第2弾﹃虎の穴2﹄を発表！ - CDJournal CDJ PUSH" [Interview: GO!GO!7188 Release The Second Instalment of Big Hit Cover Album "Tora no Ana 2"! - CDJournal CDJ PUSH]. CDJournal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-07-19.

(36)^ "GO!GO!7188、FlyingStar移籍＆新作アルバム発売" [GO!GO!7188 Move to FlyingStar and Release a New Album]. Natalie (in Japanese). 2010-03-19. Retrieved 2024-06-26.

(37)^ "GO!GO!7188が、8枚目となるオリジナル・フル・アルバムをリリース" [GO!GO!7188 to Release Eighth Original Full Album]. Skream! (in Japanese). 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2024-07-14.

(38)^ "GO!GO!7188、解散" [GO!GO!7188 Disbands]. Barks (in Japanese). 2012-02-11. Retrieved 2024-06-21.

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