SID (シド, shido?) is a Japanese rock band under Sony's Danger Crue Records. They have a large fan base and are rapidly gaining popularity.
SID is a visual indie band that formed in 2003. They have a jazzy sound that is usually absent in Visual Kei. Despite their youth in the world of Japanese rock, SID have had a lot of exposure. They continuously play live in Japan and in 2004 SID did a short tour of American anime conventions. The tour helped to launch their fan base in the states. In addition to touring, SID has been interviewed for several J-Rock magazines such as Shoxx and Fool's Mate.
SID was formed in 2003 by Mao and Aki. The band was soon joined by Shinji and Yuya. They began as a visual kei band but Mao wanted to leave that scene as soon as possible so the band could develop their own style. In 2004, they gave some live performances. Indeed, in May 2004, the SID are selected to go to Anime Central, a popular anime convention in the United States, because of Miyavi's cancellation. They thereafter signed under the label of Sony, Danger Raw Records, producers various of Jrock and Visual bands. They released their first album in 2004, [Renai], a limited edition of 10 000 copies only. In April, the SID give two concerts of which all the places will be sold! One 3rd album is announced for November followed by a winter round. 2006 will thus be seen being the year of the concretization for the group, which completed its reconversion of the Visual style for their own style and their particular musical universe. It also should be specified that these boys compose and write absolutely all their songs (the words are written by Mao and the majority of the compositions are carried out by Aki).
SID's new upcoming album "hikari", coming out on July 1st, is going to be their first album as a major artist.
Vocals
Name: Yamaguchi Masao
Band name: Mao
Blood type: AB
Date of birth: 23 October 1977
Place of birth: Fukuoka
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 54 kg
Position: Vocals
Cigarettes: Mild Seven Super Lights
Cologne: Aucun
Favourite places: Home, in water, stage, Koenji, Tenjin, Shimokitazawa
Places he hates: Crowds, Shibuya
Favourite food: Fuji soba noodle and katzu rice set
Prefered artists : SADS, Shiina Ringo, Malice Mizer, aiko, Bonnie Pink, Kuroyume, Yamaguchi Momoe, Ozawa Kenji, Inoue Yousui, SID
Guitar
Name: Ninomiya Shinji
Band name: Shinji
Blood type: O
Date of birth: 8 February 1979
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Position in a band: Guitar
Cigarettes : Marlboro
Cologne: Escada Ibiza Hippie
Favourite place: Home, Quiet place, Hotel, anywhere with beautiful night view, Harajuku, Akihabara
Places he hates: Crowds, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro
Favourite food: Noodles, Sake, Beer, Salad, Coffee, Meat, Sashimi, Umeboshi
Prefered artists: Hide, B'z, Takahiro Matumoto, Tomoyasu Hotei, Boöwy.
Bass
Name: Ichiki Akihito
Band name: Aki Mimegumi
Blood type: B
Date of birth: 3 February 1981
Place of birth: Tokyo
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Position in a band: Bass
Cigarettes : Marlboro Lights
Cologne: Anasui
Favourite food: Vegetables and food in sweetened vinegar.
Favourite places: Stage and Room
Places he hated: train
Preferred brands: Vivian Westwood, PPFM, 20471120
Preferred artists : BUCK-TICK, Aya,, Linkin Park, LAG WAGON, Marilyn Manson, James Iha, Jimmy Eat World
Piercing: 25 piercings : 7 right ear, 9 left ear, 1 nose, 1 left eyebrow, 1 tongue, 4 lip, 1 navel and 1 right nipple.
Drums
Name: Shirato Yuuya
Band name: Yuuya
Blood type: A
Date of birth: 9 December 1981
Place of birth: Chiba
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Position in a band: Drums
Cigarettes: Seven Star
Cologne: Gucci Rush
Preferred brands: Gucci, Bounty Hunter, APE
Preferred colors: Red
Favourite place: Bath
Places he hates: trains
Favourite food: stew
Preferred artists: Shiina Ringo, Koji Tamaki, Judy and Mary
Albums
* [2004.12.22] Renai (憐哀 -レンアイ)
* [2005.11.16] Hoshi no Miyako (星の都) # 26
* [2006.11.08] play #9
* [2008.02.20] Sentimental Macchiato (センチメンタルマキアート)
* [2008.08.13] Side B complete collection ～e.B～
Singles
* [2004.03.28] Kaijou-Ban (会場盤)
* [2004.04.04] Tsuhan-Ban (通販盤)
* [2004.06.06] Ryutsu-Ban (流通盤)
* [2005.07.20] Paint Pops
* [2005.10.12] Sweet? # 23
* [2006.02.08] Hosoi Koe # 18
* [2006.06.14] chapter 1 # 10
* [2006.08.16] Otegami (御手紙) #41
* [2007.04.04] smile
* [2007.07.11] Natsukoi (夏恋)
* [2007.09.26] Mitsuyubi (蜜指 ミツユビ)
* [2007.12.05] Namida no Ondo (涙の温度)
* [2008.10.29] Monochrome no Kiss (モノクロのキス), OP of Kuroshitsuji
* [2009.01.14] Nidome no Kanojo (2℃目の彼女)
DVD
* [2007.02.07] SIDNAD vol.1 ～film of“play”～
* [2008.05.14] SIDNAD vol.2 ～clips one～
* [2008.10.15] SIDNAD Vol.3 ～TOUR 2008 センチメンタルマキアート～
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History
Sid was formed in 2003 by Mao and Aki. They started as part of the visual kei movement, though as of 2006 they have dropped the trend.
When Miyavi had to cancel his appearance at Anime Central in May 2004, Sid was chosen to fill the spot (before they had signed under Danger Crue, a prolific visual kei and rock label) and quickly recruited Shinji and Yuuya. They have since gained a following in the United States, as their singles were not available in Japan prior to their United States performance.
Their goal for 2006 is to break into the major label scene, beginning with their single "Sweet?" which was less visually oriented as well as much more poppy musically than their previous works, which had tended to maintain a certain blues edge. Since then they have enjoyed a moderate amount of success on the Oricon charts.
Vocals
Name: Yamaguchi Masao
Band name: Mao
Blood type: AB
Date of birth: 23 October 1977
Place of birth: Fukuoka
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 54 kg
Position: Vocals
Cigarettes: Mild Seven Super Lights
Cologne: Aucun
Favourite places: Home, in water, stage, Koenji, Tenjin, Shimokitazawa
Places he hates: Crowds, Shibuya
Favourite food: Fuji soba noodle and katzu rice set
Prefered artists : SADS, Shiina Ringo, Malice Mizer, aiko, Bonnie Pink, Kuroyume, Yamaguchi Momoe, Ozawa Kenji, Inoue Yousui, SID
Guitar
Name: Ninomiya Shinji
Band name: Shinji
Blood type: O
Date of birth: 8 February 1979
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Position in a band: Guitar
Cigarettes : Marlboro
Cologne: Escada Ibiza Hippie
Favourite place: Home, Quiet place, Hotel, anywhere with beautiful night view, Harajuku, Akihabara
Places he hates: Crowds, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro
Favourite food: Noodles, Sake, Beer, Salad, Coffee, Meat, Sashimi, Umeboshi
Prefered artists: Hide, B'z, Takahiro Matumoto, Tomoyasu Hotei, Boöwy.
Bass
Name: Ichiki Akihito
Band name: Aki Mimegumi
Blood type: B
Date of birth: 3 February 1981
Place of birth: Tokyo
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 55 kg
Position in a band: Bass
Cigarettes : Marlboro Lights
Cologne: Anasui
Favourite food: Vegetables and food in sweetened vinegar.
Favourite places: Stage and Room
Places he hated: train
Preferred brands: Vivian Westwood, PPFM, 20471120
Preferred artists : BUCK-TICK, Aya,, Linkin Park, LAG WAGON, Marilyn Manson, James Iha, Jimmy Eat World
Piercing: 25 piercings : 7 right ear, 9 left ear, 1 nose, 1 left eyebrow, 1 tongue, 4 lip, 1 navel and 1 right nipple.
Drums
Name: Shirato Yuuya
Band name: Yuuya
Blood type: A
Date of birth: 9 December 1981
Place of birth: Chiba
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 60 kg
Position in a band: Drums
Cigarettes: Seven Star
Cologne: Gucci Rush
Preferred brands: Gucci, Bounty Hunter, APE
Preferred colors: Red
Favourite place: Bath
Places he hates: trains
Favourite food: stew
Preferred artists: Shiina Ringo, Koji Tamaki, Judy and Mary
Albums
* [2004.12.22] Renai (憐哀 -レンアイ)
* [2005.11.16] Hoshi no Miyako (星の都) # 26
* [2006.11.08] play #9
* [2008.02.20] Sentimental Macchiato (センチメンタルマキアート)
* [2008.08.13] Side B complete collection ～e.B～
Singles
* [2004.03.28] Kaijou-Ban (会場盤)
* [2004.04.04] Tsuhan-Ban (通販盤)
* [2004.06.06] Ryutsu-Ban (流通盤)
* [2005.07.20] Paint Pops
* [2005.10.12] Sweet? # 23
* [2006.02.08] Hosoi Koe # 18
* [2006.06.14] chapter 1 # 10
* [2006.08.16] Otegami (御手紙) #41
* [2007.04.04] smile
* [2007.07.11] Natsukoi (夏恋)
* [2007.09.26] Mitsuyubi (蜜指 ミツユビ)
* [2007.12.05] Namida no Ondo (涙の温度)
* [2008.10.29] Monochrome no Kiss (モノクロのキス), OP of Kuroshitsuji
* [2009.01.14] Nidome no Kanojo (2℃目の彼女)
DVD
* [2007.02.07] SIDNAD vol.1 ～film of“play”～
* [2008.05.14] SIDNAD vol.2 ～clips one～
* [2008.10.15] SIDNAD Vol.3 ～TOUR 2008 センチメンタルマキアート～
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