Dué le Quartz
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | December 1998 |
| Defunct | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Albums, singles, demo tapes, videos |
was a Japanese visual kei rock ensemble formed in December 1998 and affiliated with PS Company, a branch of Free-Will. On August 1, 2000, the band initiated a fanclub named "Baby Merry." Following the release of multiple albums, singles, and a greatest hits collection, Dué le quartz dissolved in 2002. Subsequently, vocalist Sakito and bassist Kikasa established the group Figure: (【FIGURe:】), occasionally joined by drummer Kazuki. Guitarist Miyabi adopted the stage name "Miyavi" and embarked on a solo career.
Biography
Dué le quartz originated in December 1998 through the collaboration of Sakito and Ken, with their first live performance occurring on February 14, 1999. Shortly thereafter, bassist Kikasa became a member, and drummer Kazuki officially joined on March 22. In May 1999, Ken exited the band due to creative disagreements and was succeeded by guitarist Miyabi on June 29, finalizing the lineup.
The group rapidly built momentum, performing their debut solo concert on August 21, 2000 at Shibuya on Air West. Their first full-scale solo tour commenced on May 16, 2001, followed by a second tour beginning December 4, 2001. Dué le quartz received notable coverage in indie music magazines Expect Rush I (January 2001) and Expect Rush II (March 2002).
After three years together, the departure of bassist Kikasa prompted the band's breakup in 2002. Their concluding live show was held on September 22, 2002 at Akasaka Blitz.
Members
- Sakito – vocals
- Miyavi – guitar, backing vocals
- Kikasa (キカサ) – bass
- Kazuki – drums
- Former members
- Ken – guitar
Discography
- Demo tapes
- "Ame to Muchi wo..." (アメと鞭を..., July 19, 2000)
- "Rob Song" (May 18, 2001)
- Albums
- Mikansei no Jekyll to Hyde (未完成のジキルとハイド, November 21, 1999)
- Jisatsu Ganbou (自殺願望, May 28, 2000)
- Rodeo (ロデオ, May 12, 2002)
- Best Album (August 14, 2002; reissued November 23, 2005 by King Records)
- Singles
- "Dear...from XXX (disc 1)" (January 24, 2001)
- "Dear...from XXX (disc 2)" (January 24, 2001)
- "Bitter" (February 14, 2001)
- "Re:plica" (August 1, 2001)
- "Tribal Arivall Warning!!" (August 16, 2001)
- "Last Title" (September 4, 2002)
- Compilations
- Matina Prelude (April 26, 2000, Free-Will) – featuring "Kikai Shikake no Butoukai" (機械仕掛けの舞踏会)
- Videos
- Jisatsu Ganbou (自殺願望, July 10, 2000)
- Milk (white) and Milk (black) (February 14, 2001, VHS)
- History 1999-2001 (January 7, 2002, VHS)
- Braintine and 「6419461049162791」-69 (January 9, 2002, VHS)
- Tour「アメと鞭を...」Final2002.01.07 and Video Clips (July 3, 2002, VHS)
- 1st Oneman Live 2000.8.21 at Shibuya on Air West (TOUR 「合法ドラッグ」 at 渋谷ON AIR WEST, 2003, VHS)
Further reading
- Yun, Josephine Jrock, Ink.: A Concise Report On 40 Of The Biggest Rock Acts In Japan Stone Bridge Press (October 30, 2005)