Tak Matsumoto Group
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
Area served | Japan |
Key people | Tak Matsumoto, Eric Martin, Jack Blades |
| Products | Music albums, singles, live performances |
Tak Matsumoto Group (abbreviated as TMG) is a supergroup composed of Tak Matsumoto, Eric Martin, and Jack Blades, each renowned for their roles in internationally acclaimed bands. In 2004, they embarked on the "Dodge the Bullet Tour" across Japan, following the release of their debut single, full-length album, a series of 20 concerts, and a live performance video. After this initial period of activity, the ensemble went on hiatus until 2024.
During a 2016 interview, Martin disclosed that he frequently suggested reuniting with Matsumoto, who often responded with reluctance. On February 28, 2024, Blades revealed intentions to produce a second TMG album. The group officially reconvened on March 8, 2024, announcing both a new record and an extensive tour throughout Japan.
Lineup
- Core members
- Tak Matsumoto (B'z) – guitar and band leader
- Eric Martin (Mr. Big) – lead vocals
- Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees, Shaw Blades) – bass guitar and backing vocals
- Supporting musicians
- Brian Tichy (Billy Idol, Ozzy Osbourne, Seether, Whitesnake, Foreigner, Pride & Glory, Glenn Hughes, Sass Jordan, Slash's Snakepit) – drums in studio recordings
- Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz) – studio drums
- Chris Frazier (Whitesnake, Foreigner) – live performance drums
Albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon | ||
| TMG I |
|
1 |
| TMG II |
|
3 |
Singles
| Year | Album | Highest chart position | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN | |||
| 2004 | "Oh Japan (Our Time Is Now)" | 3 | Vermillion |
| 2024 | "Guitar Hero" | — | |
| "Eternal Flames" (featuring Babymetal) | — |
Video
| Title | Video details | Peak chart ranking |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon | ||
| Dodge the Bullet |
|
8 |
Music videos
| Year | Song title | Release date | Distribution format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Eternal Flames (feat. Babymetal) | September 11, 2024 | YouTube release |
| Guitar Hero |
References
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