Tak Matsumoto Group
Tak Matsumoto Group | |
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 From left to right: Tak Matsumoto, Eric Martin, and Jack Blades | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | TMG |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 2004–2005 |
| Labels | |
| Members | Tak Matsumoto Eric Martin Jack Blades |
Tak Matsumoto Group (often abbreviated as TMG) was a supergroup consisting of members from several bands around the world. It includes Tak Matsumoto, Eric Martin, and Jack Blades.[1] From July to September 2004, it presented its "Dodge the Bullet Tour" of Japan.[2]
After a single, an album, 20 shows and some videos, the band never performed again. In a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone India, Martin said he asked Matsumoto every year about a possible reunion, to which Matsumoto always answered, "Let me think about it".[3]
Lineup
- Official members
- Tak Matsumoto (B'z) – guitar, leader
- Eric Martin (Mr. Big) – lead vocals
- Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees, Shaw/Blades) – bass, backing vocals
- Support members[1]
- Brian Tichy (Billy Idol, Ozzy Osbourne, Seether, Whitesnake, Foreigner, Pride & Glory, Glenn Hughes, Sass Jordan, Slash's Snakepit) – studio drums
- Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz) – studio drums
- Chris Frazier (Whitesnake, Foreigner) – live drums
Discography
Albums
Singles
- "Oh Japan (Our Time Is Now)" (March 31, 2004) No. 3
Videos
- Dodge the Bullet (December 15, 2004) No. 8
References
- Notes
- ^ a b "THE TAK MATSUMOTO GROUP Schedule European Release For Debut". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 17 September 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ D, J (2 January 2016). "Formation of TMG, Koshi's Debut Solo Tour, "BANZAI" & "ARIGATO" Singles". www.offthelock.com. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
- ^ Chakraborty, Riddhi (2 November 2016). "Eric Martin's Big Plan". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
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