HY
HY | |
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 HY performing at the J!-ENT LIVE, on March 19, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Okinawa, Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Higashiyakena Soundbuilder (Management Agency/Record Label) Avex Group (Official Distributor) TV Asahi Music (Management Agency/Music Publishing) |
| Members | Yūhei Miyazato Shun Naka Shinsuke Kyoda Hideyuki Shinzato Izumi Nakasone |
| Website | HY Official Site |
HY is a Japanese rock music band formed in year 2000 by five high school friends in Okinawa. Their name comes from the initials of their hometown, Higashi Yakena. The band became popular by performing music in the streets. Their first album Departure (Okinawa-only) sold out immediately. In 2002, the band did a live performance with American group, Linkin Park.
Members[change | change source]
- Hideyuki Sinzato born December 4, 1983 - guitar, vocals, rap
- Syun Naka born October 5, 1983 - drums, rap
- Sinsuke Kyoda born July 17, 1983 - bass
- Izumi Nakasone born January 11, 1983 - keyboard, vocals
- Yuuhei Miyazato born February 1, 1984 - guitar
