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Glay

Origin
Hakodate, Japan
Genre
Rock
Formed
1988
Glay

GLAY is a Japanese rock band, formed in Hakodate in 1988. Glay primarily composes songs in the rock and pop genres, but they have also arranged songs using elements from a wide variety of genres, including progressive rock, punk, electronic, R&B, folk, gospel, reggae, and ska. Originally a visual kei band, the group slowly shifted to less dramatic attire through the years. As of 2008, Glay had sold an estimated 51 million records; 28 million singles and 23 million albums, making them one of the top ten best-selling artists of all time in Japan.

Origin Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Genres Pop rock, power pop, progressive rock
Years active 1988–present
Labels Extasy, Platinum/PolyGram, Mustard/Unlimited, Pony Canyon, EMI Music Japan, Capitol, Loversoul Music & Associates / For Life Music
Associated acts Rally, The Predators, Exile, Kyosuke Himuro
Members Teru, Takuro, Hisashi, Jiro
Past members Shingo, Iso, Akira, Nobumasa

About Glay

Japanese rock band known for being one of the top ten best-selling artists of all time in Japan. They have sold more than 50 million records globally and their 14th album Summerdelics reached number 1 on the Oricon album chart.

Achievement of Glay

In 2018, they embarked upon a tour throughout Asia with the Taiwanese band Mayday. Their 900th concert was held in Hong Kong. 

Top Facts You Did Not Know About Glay

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Latest information about Glay updated on July 28 2021.