Baad (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Rock music |
Baad (styled as BAAD in uppercase) is a Japanese rock ensemble that originated in 1992. They made their debut in February 1993 under the label Zain Records and are presently affiliated with Giza Studio. The lineup as of 2023 consists of vocalist Kyouji Yamada, drummer Kazuyoshi Aoki, guitarist Shinichiro Ohta, and bassist Masamichi Kobayashi.
Biography
Established in 1992, Baad launched their career with the single "Donna Toki Demo Hold Me Tight" in 1993. Their most notable hit was "Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai," which gained prominence as part of the anime Slam Dunk. In 1995, original vocalist and lyricist Kyouji Yamada departed, succeeded by Hideki Hata; this change coincided with their transition from ZAIN Records to Nippon Columbia. After experiencing a decline in sales, the band ultimately dissolved in 1999.
Following the breakup, Ohta and Arai formed an independent rock group named Rad Hammer, active since 2001. Meanwhile, Hata took on the role of lead singer for the indie band Arrow. In 2004, Arai joined the pop ensemble 03Band, and Ohta became part of the rock band Doa, where he remains a member as of 2023.
Baad reunited with its original members in April 2023 and announced a live performance. Tragically, shortly after their reunion concert on May 22, drummer Arai succumbed to cancer. Two months later, Ohta along with fellow Doa members departed from Giza Studio to operate as freelancers under Floodlight company.
In October 2023, Ohta represented Baad at Japan’s Anime Song Festival held in Melaka, Malaysia—marking his first international stage appearance since their debut.
Members
- Shinichiro Ohta (Guitarist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Composer)
- Masamichi Kobayashi (Bassist)
- Kyoji Yamada (Original Vocalist, Lyricist)
Former Members
- Hideki Hata (Second Vocalist, Lyricist)
- Yasunori Arai (Drummer; deceased May 22, 2023)
Singles
| No. | Release Date | Title (Romaji) | Oricon Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 February 1993 | Donna Toki Demo Hold Me Tight (どんな時でもHold Me Tight) | - |
| 2 | 26 May 1993 | Aishitai Aisenai (愛したい愛せない) | 23 |
| 3 | 1 December 1993 | Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai (君が好きだと叫びたい) | 16 |
| 4 | 27 July 1994 | Dakishimetai Mou Ichido (抱きしめたいもう一度) | 50 |
| 5 | 9 November 1994 | Kimi wa Manual Toori ni wa Ugokanai (君はマニュアル通りには動かない) | - |
| 6 | 7 August 1996 | Modorenai Jikan no Naka (戻れない時間の中) | - |
| 7 | 21 February 1998 | Kiss Me | - |
| 8 | 23 May 1998 | Follow Me | - |
| 9 | 5 August 1998 | Koishite Hajimete Shitta Kimi (恋してはじめて知った君) | - |
Albums
| No. | Release Date | Title (Romaji) | Oricon Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 February 1994 | Baad | 16 |
| 2 | 21 November 1994 | Get Back Together | - |
| 3 | 23 September 1998 | B-SOUL | - |