B'z facts for kids

B'z is a very famous Japanese rock band. It has two main members. They are Takahiro Matsumoto, who plays the guitar, and Koshi Inaba, who is the singer. B'z started making music on September 21, 1988.

This band has sold over 70 million CDs. That's a huge number! They have also had 19 albums that sold more than 1 million copies each. This makes them one of the best-selling music acts in Japan.

Meet the Members of B'z

B'z is a duo, meaning it has two main members. They both play important roles in the band's music.

Tak Matsumoto: Guitarist and Producer

Tak Matsumoto is the guitarist for B'z. He is also very important behind the scenes. Tak writes the music for the band. He also helps arrange the songs. This means he decides how the different instruments will sound together. Tak is also a record producer. This means he helps create the final sound of their songs.

Koshi Inaba: Vocalist and Lyricist

Koshi Inaba is the lead singer of B'z. He has a powerful voice. Koshi also writes the words, or lyrics, for the band's songs. He also helps with arranging the music. Together, Tak and Koshi create the unique B'z sound.

Live Performances and Touring Band

When B'z plays live concerts, they have other musicians join them. These musicians are called "support members." They help make the live shows sound amazing.

Key Support Musicians

• Takanobu Masuda often plays the keyboard and organ. He has been with B'z for many years.
• Shane Gaalaas plays the drums and percussion. He adds a strong beat to their songs.
• Barry Sparks plays the bass guitar. The bass provides the low notes and rhythm.
• Yosinobu Ooga sometimes plays extra guitar and sings backup.

These talented musicians help B'z bring their studio recordings to life on stage.