The Yellow Monkey

Initially a T. Rex/David Bowie-inspired glam rock act, Yellow Monkey soon expanded the range of their influence to include styles like hard rock, disco, and progressive rock, and rose to be one of Japan's top bands of the '90s. The group, shortened to YeMon by its fans, began in 1988, formed by Yoshii "Lovin" Kazuya, Hirose "Heesey" Youichi, and Kikuchi "Annie" Eiji and joined later by Kikuchi "Emma" Hideaki (the brother of Eiji). Initially a bassist, Yoshii soon switched to guitar and took over the vocal duties. The lineup was stabilized -- and remained unchanged thereafter -...