Speed (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Speed
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| Origin | Okinawa, Japan |
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| Years active | 1996–2000 2001 2003 2008–present |
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| Members | Hitoe Arakaki Takako Uehara Eriko Imai Hiroko Shimabukuro |
SPEED is a famous Japanese music group. It is made up of four female singers. They are all from Okinawa, Japan. The members are Hiroko Shimabukuro, Eriko Imai, Takako Uehara, and Hitoe Arakaki. Hiroko and Eriko are the main singers in the group.
The group started in 1996. Hiroko was only 12 years old when they debuted. Their first song was called "Body & Soul." Many of their songs sold over a million copies. This made them one of the most popular groups in Japan.
SPEED broke up on March 31, 2000. But they have gotten back together several times since then. Their latest comeback was in 2008. They continue to perform and release music.
Meet the Members
SPEED has four talented members. Each member has a special role in the group.
- Hiroko Shimabukuro (島袋寛子) was born on April 7, 1984.
- Eriko Imai (今井絵理子) was born on September 22, 1983.
- Takako Uehara (上原多香子) was born on January 14, 1983.
- Hitoe Arakaki (新垣仁絵) was born on April 7, 1981.
Their Music
SPEED has released many popular songs and albums. Here are some of their most well-known works.
Hit Singles
These are some of the singles that made SPEED famous:
- Body & soul (1996)
- STEADY (1996)
- Go! Go! Heaven (1997)
- Wake Me Up! (1997)
- White Love (1997)
- my graduation (1998)
- ALIVE (1998)
- ALL MY TRUE LOVE (1998)
- Precious Time (1999)
- Breakin’ out to the morning (1999)
- Long Way Home (1999)
- One More Dream (2001)
- Be My Love (2003)
- Walking in the rain/Stars to shine again (2003)
- あしたの空 (2008)
- S.P.D (2009)
Popular Albums
SPEED has also released several successful albums:
- Starting Over (1997)
- RISE (1998)
- MOMENT (1998)
- Carry On my way (1999)
- SPEED THE MAMORIAL BEST 1335days Dear Friends 1 (2000)
- SPEED THE MAMORIAL BEST 1335days Dear Friends 2 (2000)
- BRIDGE (2003)
External Links
You can find more information about SPEED and its members here:
- Official SPEED Website: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/speed/index.html
- Hiroko Shimabukuro's Official Website: http://avexnet.or.jp/hiro/index.html
- Eriko Imai's Official Website: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/eriko/index.htm
- Takako Uehara's Official Website: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/uehara/index.html
- Hitoe Arakaki's Official Website: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/hitoe/index.htm
See also
In Spanish: Speed para niños
