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Queen Bee (band)
Japanese rock band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Queen Bee (stylized in all caps)[7][8][9][10] is a Japanese rock band, formed in Kobe on March 31, 2009.[1][3][11] They are known in Japan as Ziyoou-vachi[1] (Japanese: 女王蜂, Hepburn: Joōbachi) and have described their genre of music and imagery themselves as "fashion punk".
In 2009 the band recorded and, at the beginning of 2010, self-released an extended play record on CD-R through their own Ziyoou Record (女王レコード, Joō Rekōdo) label, followed by another the same year, which they sold at their performances.[citation needed] In 2011 they had their first album, Witch Hunt, professionally manufactured and distributed. Later the same year they signed a major label contract, making Ziyoou Record a sub-label of Sony Music Associated Records.[1] They have since released six full-length major-label albums[12] and their music has been featured in the films Love Strikes!,[13][14] Sadako[15] and Tokyo Ghoul 'S' and the television programs Spooky Romantics,[16][17] Tokyo Ghoul:re,[18] Dororo,[19] Chainsaw Man,[20] Undead Unluck,[21] and Oshi no Ko.[22]
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Members
All members of Queen Bee work under pseudonyms and such personal details as their age, family and educational background are not officially stated, though have sometimes been alluded to in passing by members or addressed in their songs' lyrics.
Current members
- Avu-chan (アヴちゃん) – lead vocals, second guitar (2009–present)
- The lyricist and composer of the band's songs, credited in these capacities (and when writing songs for other acts) as Barazono Avu-sama (薔薇園アヴ様).[23]
- Yashi-chan (やしちゃん) – bass guitar (2009–present)
- Full pseudonym Yashi Akatorii (赤鳥居ヤシ, Akatorii Yashi; "Red torii Yashi").
- Reported to be Avu-chan's best friend.[23]
- Hibari-kun (ひばりくん) – lead guitar (2015–present)[23]
Past members
- Yūki-chan – lead guitar (2009)[6]
- Gigi-chan (ギギちゃん) – lead guitar (2009–2012)
- Full pseudonym Gigi Yurijō (百合城ギギ, Yurijō Gigi; "Lily castle Gigi").[23]
- Full pseudonym Ruri Nijigamine (虹ヶ峰ルリ, Nijigamine Ruri; "Mountain summit of rainbows Ruri").
- Reported to be Avu-chan's real sister.[23]
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Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
Promotional singles
Guest appearances
Videos
Video albums
Music videos
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Bibliography
- Queen Bee (2019). QB Zukan qb図鑑. Wani Books. ISBN 978-4847082016.[109]
- Queen Bee (2024). QB Zukan II qb図鑑II. Wani Books. ISBN 978-4-8470-8537-6.[110]
Acting performances
- The band appear as themselves.[111]
- Rocky Horror Show (ロッキー・ホラー・ショー, Rokkī Horā Shō; November–December 2017 Parco Stage production directed by Masahiko Kawahara)
- Avu-chan played Columbia and the other band members played in the ensemble.[112]
Notes
- Peacock was released before the creation of the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, however peaked at number 44 on the Billboard Japan Top Albums physical sales chart.[28]
- Snake Princess was released before the creation of the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, however peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Japan Top Albums physical sales chart.[29]
- Kirei was released before the creation of the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, however peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Japan Top Albums physical sales chart.[30]
- Shisshin was released before the creation of the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, however peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Japan Top Albums physical sales chart.[35]
- "Venus" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 48 on the Billboard Japan Top Single Sales physical chart.[38]
- "Kinsei" was released as a split single with Gokumontō Ikka's "Shibō Yūgi".
- "Kinsei" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Japan Top Single Sales physical chart.[41]
- Released as a double A-side single.[42]
- "Starry Night" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Japan Top Single Sales physical chart.[48]
- "King Bitch" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Japan Top Single Sales physical chart.[50]
- "Inu-hime" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart.[52]
- "Mysterious" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 59 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart.[54]
- "Rejuvenation" did not enter the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, but peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart.[57]
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External links
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