The Pees

The Pees (The ピーズ, za pīzu) are a Japanese three-piece rock band. Formed in 1986 by college students based in Tokyo, they have 11 original albums and continue to tour Japan. They once left the music scene but returned in July 2002 after a five-year absence. The current members are:

  • Haru (Haruyuki Oki), (Lead vocals & Bass)
  • Abi san (Yoshikazu Abiko), (Guitar)
  • Shin chan (Shinichiro Sato), (Drums)
The Pees
OriginJapan
GenresPunk rock, post-punk
Years active1986–1997, 2002–present
LabelsKing
MembersHaruyuki Oki
Yoshikazu Abiko
Shinichiro Sato
Past membersMasuhiro Goto (1986 - 1989, Dr.)
Uganda (1990 -1993, Dr.)
Takehiko Yoshida (1996 -1997 Dr.)
Kogoro Tsuchida (1996 -1997, Guitar)
Koichi Ishihara (1996, Dr.)
Akihiro Yoshida (1996 - 1997 Dr.)

Recently they participated in a tribute album for another Japanese rock band the pillows, with which they have strong ties. They played one song from the pillows' second album 90's My Life. They played the pillows' Pari no Josei Mary in the tribute album, Synchronized Rockers.

Their latest drummer, who is touring with them for summer of 2005, is Sato Shinichirou, none other than the drummer for the pillows. He has been drumming with them for the past few years as a side project.

Discography

Main albums
# Information
1st The Greatest Hits VOL. 1
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Victor
2nd The Greatest Hits VOL. 2
  • Released: 1989
  • Label: Victor
3rd Masukaki Zaru
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Victor
4th Kuzu n natte GO
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Victor
5th Todome wo Hade ni Kure
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Victor
6th Doko e mo Kaeranai
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: King
7th Rihabiri Chudan
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: King
8th The Pees
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: King
9th Anti-Glider
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: King
10th Akabane 39
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: King
11th Al Kinema
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Indies
Best albums
  • Butchie Mary 1989‐1997 Selection Side A, 1991
  • Butchie Mary 1989‐1997 Selection Side B, 1991
Others
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