Guitar Wolf
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Guitar Wolf is a Japanese garage punk
power trio
founded in Nagasaki, Nagasaki in 1987
. The band is known for songs with piercing vocals and an extremely loud style of noise
-influenced punk
which emphasizes heavy distortion and feedback. They coined the phrase "jet rock 'n' roll", which they also use to describe their musical style — an energetic cross between the Ramones
, rockabilly
, 77 punk, and garage rock
. The band is part of Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records
division.
Guitar Wolf has released nine studio album
s internationally as well as a live album, numerous singles, and a retrospective compilation called Golden Black. The band members have also been featured in two B-grade
science fiction
horror movies: Wild Zero
and Sore Losers. A collection of Guitar Wolf's most popular videos and live performances have been compiled into a limited edition DVD entitled Red Idol. In March 2005, bassist and founding member Billy, also known as Bass Wolf, died of a heart attack at the age of 38. His replacement in the band, bassist U.G., has become a permanent member of Guitar Wolf and now rounds out the trio which currently consist of band members Seiji (Guitar Wolf): U.G. (Bass Wolf); and Toru (Drum Wolf).
-style surname reflecting their instrument of choice: Seiji became Guitar Wolf, Billy became Bass Wolf, and Narita became Drum Wolf. In time, Narita left the band, apparently to become a fortune teller, and was replaced by Toru, a drummer suggested by Enocky from the band Jackie & The Cedrics.
In time the band would come to develop its own unique strain of punk rock music, fusing multiple genres together into what the band described as Jet Rock 'n' Roll. The term Jet Rock 'n' Roll was coined by the band to describe their musical style; a conglomeration of punk
, traditional rock
, heavy distortion, feedback, and screamed vocals. The name is derived from the last name of musician Joan Jett
, whom Guitar Wolf frontman Seiji considers his greatest influence. To date, the term Jet Rock is infrequently applied to anyone other than Guitar Wolf itself. Nevertheless, the members of Guitar Wolf would eventually begin to tout themselves as "The World's Greatest Jet Rock 'n' Roll Band."
, was recorded in guitarist Seiji's basement, the band started a tour of America. Guitar Wolf performed at the 2nd Garageshock festival in Memphis, Tennessee
, where Memphis local and Oblivians
member Eric Friedl
first saw the band. Impressed with the band's set, Friedl approached the band and received a demo tape which he decided to self-release, forming his own label, Goner Records
, for the specific purpose of exposing Guitar Wolf to an American audience. After placing a call to the band in Japan in order to get permission to issue the album, Goner Records released "Wolf Rock!
", Guitar Wolf's debut LP, in 1993.
, in 1994, distributing it through the Japanese Less Than TV label. http://www.rockofjapan.com/guitarwolf.html In 1996 an in-store performance at a New York City record store secured the band a contract with Matador Records
, who issued the band's fourth album "Missile Me!
" that same year. Guitar Wolf would continue releasing albums with Matador until 1999's "Jet Generation
", an album which Matador Records claims is the loudest CD in history.
, directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi. The band plays themselves as they take on crazed fans, zombie
s, and an alien invasion
. Guitar Wolf recorded the soundtrack to the film as well, releasing it in 1999 under the title, Wild Zero. Guitar Wolf has begun looking for a sponsor for the sequel, Wild Zero 2.
In 2002 the band made the move to Narnack Records where the band continued to release material until 2005 when the band released their greatest hits album, "Golden Black." That same year after completing a U.S. tour, the band returned home to Japan where bassist Billy/Bass Wolf suffered a fatal heart attack
at the age of 38. Billy, whose real name was Hideaki Sekiguchi, died in Tokyo on March 31, 2005, and is survived by his wife and two children. In September 2005, Guitar Wolf played their first show with their new bassist
, U.G.
called 613GW, is manufactured by Schott NYC
.
Garage punk
Garage punk is a fusion of garage rock and punk rock. It is fast-paced lo-fi music characterized by a dirty, choppy guitar sound—usually played by bands who are on independent record labels or who are unsigned...
power trio
Power trio
A power trio is a rock and roll band format where the traditional power trio has a lineup of guitar, bass and drums, leaving out the rhythm guitar or keyboard that are used in other rock music to fill out the sound with chords...
founded in Nagasaki, Nagasaki in 1987
1987 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
. The band is known for songs with piercing vocals and an extremely loud style of noise
Noise rock
Noise rock describes a style of post-punk rock music that became prominent in the 1980s. Noise rock makes use of the traditional instrumentation and iconography of rock, but incorporates atonality and especially dissonance, and also frequently discards usual songwriting conventions.-Style:Noise...
-influenced punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
which emphasizes heavy distortion and feedback. They coined the phrase "jet rock 'n' roll", which they also use to describe their musical style — an energetic cross between the Ramones
Ramones
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group...
, rockabilly
Rockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
, 77 punk, and garage rock
Garage rock
Garage rock is a raw form of rock and roll that was first popular in the United States and Canada from about 1963 to 1967. During the 1960s, it was not recognized as a separate music genre and had no specific name...
. The band is part of Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records
Ki/oon Records
is a Japanese record label, a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan.-Artists:Their artists include L'Arc-en-Ciel, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, FLOW, Home Made Kazoku, Puffy AmiYumi, Polysics, Pushim, chatmonchy, Denki Groove, The Babystars, DOES, Guitar Wolf, Miki Furukawa, Nico Touches the Walls, plingmin,...
division.
Guitar Wolf has released nine studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
s internationally as well as a live album, numerous singles, and a retrospective compilation called Golden Black. The band members have also been featured in two B-grade
B movie
A B movie is a low-budget commercial motion picture that is not definitively an arthouse or pornographic film. In its original usage, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the term more precisely identified a film intended for distribution as the less-publicized, bottom half of a double feature....
science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
horror movies: Wild Zero
Wild Zero
Wild Zero is a 2000 Japanese "Jet rock 'n' roll" zombie horror comedy cult classic directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi, and starring the Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf...
and Sore Losers. A collection of Guitar Wolf's most popular videos and live performances have been compiled into a limited edition DVD entitled Red Idol. In March 2005, bassist and founding member Billy, also known as Bass Wolf, died of a heart attack at the age of 38. His replacement in the band, bassist U.G., has become a permanent member of Guitar Wolf and now rounds out the trio which currently consist of band members Seiji (Guitar Wolf): U.G. (Bass Wolf); and Toru (Drum Wolf).
Formation
Guitarist Seiji and bassist Billy became friends while the two were in Harajuku. The two worked across from each other, Seiji in a used clothing store and Billy in a punk rock shop nearby. Realizing they shared similar musical tastes, the two decided to join together to play rock and roll. After convincing Seiji's coworker Narita to accompany them on drums, Guitar Wolf formed in Harajuku in 1987. After creating the band, each member adopted a RamonesRamones
The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group...
-style surname reflecting their instrument of choice: Seiji became Guitar Wolf, Billy became Bass Wolf, and Narita became Drum Wolf. In time, Narita left the band, apparently to become a fortune teller, and was replaced by Toru, a drummer suggested by Enocky from the band Jackie & The Cedrics.
In time the band would come to develop its own unique strain of punk rock music, fusing multiple genres together into what the band described as Jet Rock 'n' Roll. The term Jet Rock 'n' Roll was coined by the band to describe their musical style; a conglomeration of punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
, traditional rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, heavy distortion, feedback, and screamed vocals. The name is derived from the last name of musician Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Joan Jett is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and actress.She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular...
, whom Guitar Wolf frontman Seiji considers his greatest influence. To date, the term Jet Rock is infrequently applied to anyone other than Guitar Wolf itself. Nevertheless, the members of Guitar Wolf would eventually begin to tout themselves as "The World's Greatest Jet Rock 'n' Roll Band."
First releases
After releasing two vinyl albums in Japan, the first of which, Wolf Rock!Wolf Rock!
Wolf Rock! is the debut LP of the Japanese Rock band Guitar Wolf, released in the U.S. on vinyl LP in 1993, and later released in Japan on Compact Disc in July 1995...
, was recorded in guitarist Seiji's basement, the band started a tour of America. Guitar Wolf performed at the 2nd Garageshock festival in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
, where Memphis local and Oblivians
Oblivians
The Oblivians were an American punk rock trio that existed from 1993 to 1998. In the 1990s, their blues-infused brand of bravado, crudely-recorded music made them one of the most popular and prominent bands within the underground garage rock scene....
member Eric Friedl
Eric Friedl
Eric Friedl, also known by his stage name, Eric Oblivian, is the founder and owner of Goner Records, an independent music label and record store located in Memphis, Tennessee.He is also an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entrepreneur...
first saw the band. Impressed with the band's set, Friedl approached the band and received a demo tape which he decided to self-release, forming his own label, Goner Records
Goner Records
Goner Records is an independent record label and record store co-owned by Eric Friedl of The Oblivians and Zac Ives and is based in Memphis, Tennessee. It is known for releasing albums by punk and garage rock bands such as the King Khan & BBQ Show and the late Jay Reatard...
, for the specific purpose of exposing Guitar Wolf to an American audience. After placing a call to the band in Japan in order to get permission to issue the album, Goner Records released "Wolf Rock!
Wolf Rock!
Wolf Rock! is the debut LP of the Japanese Rock band Guitar Wolf, released in the U.S. on vinyl LP in 1993, and later released in Japan on Compact Disc in July 1995...
", Guitar Wolf's debut LP, in 1993.
Later work
Guitar Wolf released their first CD, Run Wolf RunRun Wolf Run
Run Wolf Run is the debut studio album of the Japanese Rock band Guitar Wolf, released in Japan of April 1994.-Track listing:#"Run Wolf Run"#"Captain Guitar"#"Jett Rock"#"Baby Indian"#"Kouya No Guitar"...
, in 1994, distributing it through the Japanese Less Than TV label. http://www.rockofjapan.com/guitarwolf.html In 1996 an in-store performance at a New York City record store secured the band a contract with Matador Records
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
, who issued the band's fourth album "Missile Me!
Missile Me!
Missile Me! is the second studio album by the Japanese rock band Guitar Wolf. It was released in Japan in July 1995, then in the US on November 19, 1996.Cover Images by Dominik Huber / Dominikphoto.com-Track listing:#"Missile Me"#"Hurricane Rock"...
" that same year. Guitar Wolf would continue releasing albums with Matador until 1999's "Jet Generation
Jet Generation
Jet Generation is the fourth studio album by the Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf. It was released in Japan on January 21, 1999 then in the U.S. on June 22, 1999. The whole album is labeled with a disclaimer sticker which semi-humorously states "Warning: this is the loudest album ever...
", an album which Matador Records claims is the loudest CD in history.
Film appearances
In 1997, all three original members of Guitar Wolf appeared in the John Michael McCarthy's The Sore Losers, as the "mysterious strangers" alongside Memphis indie rock musician Jack Oblivian. McCarthy also directed the music video for their song "All Night De Buttobase!! (Roaring All Night!!)". In 2000, Guitar Wolf starred in the Japanese rock ‘n’ roll "zombie horror" movie, Wild ZeroWild Zero
Wild Zero is a 2000 Japanese "Jet rock 'n' roll" zombie horror comedy cult classic directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi, and starring the Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf...
, directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi. The band plays themselves as they take on crazed fans, zombie
Zombie
Zombie is a term used to denote an animated corpse brought back to life by mystical means such as witchcraft. The term is often figuratively applied to describe a hypnotized person bereft of consciousness and self-awareness, yet ambulant and able to respond to surrounding stimuli...
s, and an alien invasion
Alien invasion
The alien invasion is a common theme in science fiction stories and film, in which extraterrestrial life invades Earth either to exterminate and supplant human life, enslave it under a colonial system, harvest humans for food, steal the planet's resources, or destroy the planet altogether.The...
. Guitar Wolf recorded the soundtrack to the film as well, releasing it in 1999 under the title, Wild Zero. Guitar Wolf has begun looking for a sponsor for the sequel, Wild Zero 2.
Death of Bass Wolf
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
at the age of 38. Billy, whose real name was Hideaki Sekiguchi, died in Tokyo on March 31, 2005, and is survived by his wife and two children. In September 2005, Guitar Wolf played their first show with their new bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
, U.G.
Live experience
Guitar Wolf are well known for their frenetic live shows. They sometimes rely on elaborate stage productions, including lighted banners, comically oversized speakers, and microphones that spew fire. There is little-to-no time in between songs and the band has been known, on many occasions, to play completely non-stop through their entire set.Jet clothing
The band have their own line of Jet clothing consisting of jackets, pants, T-shirts and belts. The Guitar Wolf motorcycle jacket, a variation of the 613 PerfectoPerfecto motorcycle jacket
Perfecto is a brand of double style leather motorcycle jackets manufactured by American clothing company Schott NYC. The first jacket was introduced in 1928, making it the first ever double style leather motorcycle jacket. Marlon Brando wore a Perfecto #613 in the 1953 movie The Wild One...
called 613GW, is manufactured by Schott NYC
Schott NYC
Schott NYC is an American clothing manufacturing company located in New York City. The company was founded in 1913 by brothers Irving and Jack Schott. Schott NYC was the first company to put a zipper on a jacket and they created the classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, made popular in movies like...
.
Singles
- Somethin' Else 7" (Bag Of Hammers, 1995, BOH 026)
- Missile Me 7" (Bag Of Hammers, 1996, BOH 041)
- Satisfaction 7" (Bag Of Hammers, 1996, BOH 042)
- Can-Nana Fever 7" (Wallabies, 1997, WAL-018)
- Bad Reputation 7" (Wallabies, 1997, WAL-019)
- Kawasaki Z11 7750 Rock 'N' Roll 7" (MatadorMatador RecordsMatador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
, 1997, OLE-271-7) - Kaminari One 7" (Less Than TV, 1998, CH-53)
- Murder By Rock! 12" (Ki/oon, 1999, KSC2 305)
- God Speed You 12" (Ki/oon, 2000, KSC2 320)
- I Love You, Ok 12" (Ki/oon, 2001, KSC2 373)
- Jet Satisfaction CD/DVD (Ki/oon, 2009, KSCL 1528-9)
Vinyl LPs
- Wolf Rock!Wolf Rock!Wolf Rock! is the debut LP of the Japanese Rock band Guitar Wolf, released in the U.S. on vinyl LP in 1993, and later released in Japan on Compact Disc in July 1995...
LP (Goner RecordsGoner RecordsGoner Records is an independent record label and record store co-owned by Eric Friedl of The Oblivians and Zac Ives and is based in Memphis, Tennessee. It is known for releasing albums by punk and garage rock bands such as the King Khan & BBQ Show and the late Jay Reatard...
, 1993, 1Gone) - Kung Fu RamoneKung Fu Ramone-Track listing:#"Kung Fu Ramone"#"Thunders Guitar"#"Genocide"#"Run Wolf Run"#"Jett Rock"#"EL Toro"#"Ryusei Noise"#"Baby Indian"#"The Wild Guitar"#"Buttobase!! Allnight"#"Kick Out The Jams"#"Rumble"#"Planet Blues"...
LP (Bag of Hammers, 1994, BOH 003)
Studio albums
- Run Wolf RunRun Wolf RunRun Wolf Run is the debut studio album of the Japanese Rock band Guitar Wolf, released in Japan of April 1994.-Track listing:#"Run Wolf Run"#"Captain Guitar"#"Jett Rock"#"Baby Indian"#"Kouya No Guitar"...
CD (Less Than TV, 1994, IDCW-1002) - Missile Me!Missile Me!Missile Me! is the second studio album by the Japanese rock band Guitar Wolf. It was released in Japan in July 1995, then in the US on November 19, 1996.Cover Images by Dominik Huber / Dominikphoto.com-Track listing:#"Missile Me"#"Hurricane Rock"...
LP/CD (Matador, 1995, OLE-219-1/2) - Planet Of The WolvesPlanet of the WolvesAllmusic praised the record for its energy, describing "vocal and musical delivery that makes perfect sense from the land of the Boredoms," as well as the band's "frenetic" rhythm section and frontman Seiji's distinctive vocal and guitar style...
LP/CD (Matador, 1997, OLE-248-1/2) - Jet GenerationJet GenerationJet Generation is the fourth studio album by the Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf. It was released in Japan on January 21, 1999 then in the U.S. on June 22, 1999. The whole album is labeled with a disclaimer sticker which semi-humorously states "Warning: this is the loudest album ever...
LP/CD (Matador, 1999, OLE-333-1/2) - Rock'n'roll EtiquetteRock'n'roll EtiquetteRock'n'roll Etiquette is the fifth studio album by the Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf. It was released in Japan in February 2000 then in the U.S. on October 19, 2004. The U.S...
CD (Narnack, 2000, NCK7022) - Live!!Live!!Live!! is the first live album by the Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf. It was released in Japan in June 2000. The album is assembled from four different performances, including a show on October 31, 1999 at CBGBs...
(Ki/oon, 2000, KSC2 347-8) - UFO RomanticsUFO RomanticsUFO Romantics is the seventh full-length album by Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf. It was released in Japan on March 6, 2002 then in the U.S...
LP/CD (Narnack RecordsNarnack RecordsNarnack Records is an independent record label founded in 2002. The label developed in NYC & Brooklyn’s underground music scene, quickly becoming known for its ability for developing new artists, but also working with established bands like The Fall and The Slits...
, 2002, NCK 7001) - Loverock CD (Narnack Records, 2004, NCK 7020)
- Golden Black CD (Narnack Records, 2005, NCK 7035)
- Dead Rock CD (Sony, 2007)
- Mars Twist CD (2007)
- Uchusenkan Love (Space Battleship Love) CD (2010, KSCL1671)
Splits
- Split 7" with The Statics (Wallabies, 1997, WAL-019)
- Aussie Tour Split 7" with Shutdown 66 (Corduroy Records, 1999, CORD-077)
- Split 7" with Sludgefeast (Must Destroy Music, 2005, DESTROYER 25)
- Ultra Cross Vol. 1 with Lightning Bolt (Ki/oon Records, 2006)
Song covers
- Summertime BluesSummertime Blues"Summertime Blues" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American rockabilly artist Eddie Cochran. It was written in the late 1950s by Cochran and his manager Jerry Capehart. Originally a single B-side, it was released in August 1958 and peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 on...
by Eddie CochranEddie CochranEddie Cochran , was an American rock and roll pioneer who in his brief career had a small but lasting influence on rock music through his guitar playing. Cochran's rockabilly songs, such as "C'mon Everybody", "Somethin' Else", and "Summertime Blues", captured teenage frustration and desire in the... - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" Satisfaction" is a song by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released in 1965. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and produced by Andrew Loog Oldham. Richards's throwaway three-note guitar riff — intended to be replaced by horns — opens and drives the song...
by The Rolling StonesThe Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones are an English rock band, formed in London in April 1962 by Brian Jones , Ian Stewart , Mick Jagger , and Keith Richards . Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early line-up... - Rumble, Jack the Ripper, and Ace of Spades by Link WrayLink WrayFred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr was an American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer....
- Should I Stay or Should I GoShould I Stay or Should I Go"Should I Stay or Should I Go" is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash, from their album Combat Rock. It was written in 1981 and featured Mick Jones on lead vocals. It became the band's only number-one single on the UK Singles Chart, a decade after it was originally released. In November...
by The ClashThe ClashThe Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly... - Kick out the JamsKick Out the JamsKick Out the Jams is the first album by Detroit protopunkers MC5, released in 1969. It was recorded live at Detroit's Grande Ballroom over two nights, Devil's Night and Halloween, 1968. In 2003, the album was ranked number 294 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time...
by MC5MC5The MC5 is an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan and originally active from 1964 to 1972. The original band line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred "Sonic" Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson... - I Love You, OK? by Eikichi YazawaEikichi Yazawais an influential Japanese singer-songwriter, and important figure in Japanese popular music.Yoko Yazawa of The Generous is his daughter.-Biography:...
- The Way I Walk by Jack Scott
- (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66Route 66 (song)" Route 66", often rendered simply as "Route 66", is a popular song and rhythm and blues standard, composed in 1946 by American songwriter Bobby Troup. It was first recorded in the same year by Nat King Cole, and was subsequently covered by many artists including Chuck Berry in 1961, The Rolling...
by Bobby TroupBobby TroupRobert William "Bobby" Troup Jr. was an American actor, jazz pianist and songwriter. He is best known for writing the popular standard " Route 66", and for his role as Dr... - (I'm A) Sore Loser by The Royal Pendletons
- Brand New CadillacBrand New Cadillac"Brand New Cadillac" is a 1959 12-bar blues song by Vince Taylor, and was originally released as a B-side. Featured musicians on the released recording were: Joe Moretti , Lou Brian , Brian Locking and Brian Bennett ....
by Vince TaylorVince TaylorVince Taylor was a British rock and roll singer. As the frontman for The Playboys, Taylor was successful primarily in France and the Continent during the late 1950s and early 1960s, afterwards falling into obscurity amidst personal problems and drug abuse.-Early life:Born Brian Maurice Holden,... - Fire by Bruce SpringsteenBruce SpringsteenBruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...
- Born to Be WildBorn to Be Wild"Born to Be Wild" is a rock song written by Mars Bonfire and made famous by the Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf. It is often used in popular culture to denote a biker appearance or attitude...
by SteppenwolfSteppenwolf (band)Steppenwolf are a Canadian-American rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The... - Let's Get Hurt by TeengenerateTeengenerateTeengenerate were a Japanese punk rock band from 1993 to 1996, known for their fun style of playing garage punk with a sense of humor and often incomprehensible English lyrics. After disbanding for a time, some of its members went on to start the band Firestarter...
DVD releases
- Red Idol DVD (Narnack Records, 2003, NCK7007)
- Hero The Wolves Movie And Music To Mangle Your Mind DVD (Ki/oon, 1999, KSBL 5800)
- Live At The World Rising Of The Wolves DVD (Ki/oon, 2005, KSBL 5811)
- 69 Comeback Special At Hibiya Yagai Dai Ongakudo 2009.4.4 DVD (Ki/oon, 2005, KSBL 5896)
Filmography
- The Sore Losers (1997) as "Mysterious Strangers"
- Wild ZeroWild ZeroWild Zero is a 2000 Japanese "Jet rock 'n' roll" zombie horror comedy cult classic directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi, and starring the Japanese garage punk band Guitar Wolf...
(2000) as themselves - Guitar Wolf - Red Idol (2003) as themselves
- Rock 'n Tokyo (2007) as themselves
- Guitar Wolf (the guitarist) appears in the Puffy (Ami Yumi) video for "Teen TitansTeen Titans (TV series)Teen Titans is an American animated television series based on the DC Comics characters of the same name. The show was created by Glen Murakami, developed by David Slack, and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It premiered on Cartoon Network on July 19, 2003, and the final episode "Things Change"...
".
- In the anime series Black LagoonBlack Lagoonis a manga series written and illustrated by Rei Hiroe, and published in Shogakukan's Sunday GX since 2002. An animated television series based on the manga aired in Japan from April 8, 2006, to June 24, 2006, totaling twelve episodes. A second season, subtitled "The Second Barrage", ran for twelve...
, protagonist Revy says she enjoys Guitar Wolf's music.
External links
- Guitar Wolf website
- Guitar Wolf record label
- Nippop Profile|Guitar Wolf
- Extensive examination on Guitar Wolf's career, releases and performances
- Jett Clothing
- Guitar Wolf Shop (English)
- Guitar Wolf Live At Santo's Party House, NYC 9-23-2010
- Guitar Wolf At The Knitting Factory, Brooklyn NY, 5-13-2011