The Last Rockstars
The Last Rockstars is a Japanese rock supergroup formed in 2022 by Yoshiki (X Japan), Hyde (L'Arc-en-Ciel, Vamps), Sugizo (X Japan, Luna Sea), and Miyavi. The four members announced their collaboration in November 2022, and released their first self-titled single in December of the same year. In January 2023, the band performed their debut tour in Japan and the United States.
The Last Rockstars | |
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| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Melodee Music |
| Members | |
| Website | thelastrockstars |
History
The formation of The Last Rockstars was announced at a press conference in Tokyo on November 11, 2022.[1] The four members–Yoshiki, Hyde, Sugizo, and Miyavi–also announced a pair of upcoming single and several concerts scheduled for January and February 2023 in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles. Yoshiki stated that the mission of the group was to "aim at the international market beyond Japan" and to "preserve the spirit of rock music," which the musician claimed has been overtaken in the modern music scene by pop and hip-hop.[2] The provocative name was chosen "to leave an impression".[2]
On December 14, the band announced a second New York City show had been added to the tour schedule due to high demand,[3] followed by the announcement that the band would release their music through Melodee Music/Ingrooves, a sub-label of Universal Music and Virgin Music Group.[2]
On December 23, The Last Rockstars released their debut single, "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)".[4] On December 31, the members made their debut performance as a band on NHK's New Year's Eve music program 73rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, setting a record by performing on the nationwide program just eight days after the release of their first single.[5] In January 2023, the group launched their first international tour with sold-out shows in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.[6]
On August 4, the band released their second single, "Psycho Love", with music by Hyde and lyrics by Yoshiki/Hyde.
Discography
References
- Chapstick, Kelsey (November 11, 2022). "The Last Rockstars: 4 of Japan's Most Famous Musicians Launch Supergroup". Revolver. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- Michel, Patrick St. (December 19, 2022). "New Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars Sign With Ingrooves for Global Distribution". Billboard. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- "The Last Rockstars – Due To Popular Demand Add Extra Date In New York". Rock'n'Load. November 17, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- "Japanese Supergroup The Last Rockstars To Release Debut Single This Friday". Blabbermouth. December 20, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- "【紅白リハ＆会見】紅白で"踊れる"デビュー曲お披露目！THE LAST ROCKSTARSはお笑いでも天下取りたい". Natalie (in Japanese). December 30, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- Blabbermouth (2023-02-11). "Watch: Japanese Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS Plays Sold-Out Concert At Hollywood Palladium". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
- Peaks on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart:
- "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)": "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-01-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- "Psycho Love": "Oricon Top 50 Digital Singles: 2023-08-14" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
- Peaks on the Billboard Japan Download Songs:
- "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)": "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of December 28, 2022". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- "Psycho Love": "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of August 9, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 9, 2023.