Yonin Bayashi
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is an influential Japanese progressive rock group that was formed in 1970.
Originally known as "The San Nin" which means "The Three Piece band" in 1970, with Katsutoshi Morizono (guitar and vocal), Shinichi Nakamura (bass and vocal) and Daiji Okai (drums). In 1971, keyboardist, Hidemi Sakashita joined and they became 'Yonin-Bayashi' which is old Japanese meaning "Four Piece Band". The group was a live band only, performing at festivals and counter-culture events until their debut record Isshoku Sokuhatsu (一触即発 Volatile) in 1974. They broke up in 1979, but reformed in the late 90s for special live performances which continues to present day.
Originally known as "The San Nin" which means "The Three Piece band" in 1970, with Katsutoshi Morizono (guitar and vocal), Shinichi Nakamura (bass and vocal) and Daiji Okai (drums). In 1971, keyboardist, Hidemi Sakashita joined and they became 'Yonin-Bayashi' which is old Japanese meaning "Four Piece Band". The group was a live band only, performing at festivals and counter-culture events until their debut record Isshoku Sokuhatsu (一触即発 Volatile) in 1974. They broke up in 1979, but reformed in the late 90s for special live performances which continues to present day.
Studio albums
- Aru Seishun/Nijūsai no Genten (ある青春/二十歳の原点) (1973)
- Isshoku Sokuhatsu (一触即発) (1974)
- Golden Picnics (ゴールデン・ピクニックス ) (1976)
- Printed Jelly (PRINTED JELLY) (1977)
- Bao (包) (1978)
- Neo-N (NEO-N) (1979)
- Dance (DANCE) (1989)
Live albums
- 73 Yonin Bayashi ('73四人囃子) (1978)
- Life Full-House Matinee (LIVE FULL-HOUSE MATINEE) (1989)
- Yonin Bayashi 2002 Live (四人囃子 2002 LIVE) (2002)