Young Punch
{{Short description|Japanese band}}
{{nihongo|Young Punch|ヤングパンチ|Yangu panchi}} was a Japanese band formed in 1996.{{Cite web|title=YOUNG PUNCH(ヤング・パンチ)の情報まとめ {{!}} OKMusic - 全ての音楽情報がここに|url=https://okmusic.jp/YOUNG%20PUNCH|access-date=2021-09-28|website=okmusic.jp}}
In March 2000, Young Punch and Penpals released their split album, "Young Punch/Penpals", and in April–May went on tour together.{{Cite web|title=YOUNG PUNCH(ヤング・パンチ)の情報まとめ {{!}} OKMusic - 全ての音楽情報がここに|url=https://okmusic.jp/YOUNG%20PUNCH|access-date=2021-09-28|website=okmusic.jp}}
In August of that year, while still with BMG Funhouse, Young Punch founded a new label, FLATURBO. They made their major debut in November with the single "SUNDAY BEST".{{Cite web|title=Young Punch|url=https://www.discogs.com/ja/artist/538716-Young-Punch|access-date=2021-09-28|website=Discogs|language=ja}}
The band split up in 2002.{{Cite web|title=Young Punch reviews, music, news - sputnikmusic|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/Young-Punch/63983/|access-date=2021-09-28|website=www.sputnikmusic.com}}
Members
- {{nihongo|Takafumi Fukui|福井隆史}} (Vocals)
- {{nihongo|Yoshito Hirai|平井義人}} (Bass/Vocals)
- {{nihongo|Kentarō Shoda|庄田謙太郎}} (Drums/Chorus)
Discography
=Singles=
- YOUNG WORLD (May 25, 1999/Libra Records)
- NEO KIDS (March 8, 2000/VAP) Oricon #33
- SUNDAY BEST (October 25, 2000/Arista Japan) Oricon #80
- DISCONISTA (June 6, 2001/Arista Japan) Recut single
- {{nihongo|Fuwayura|フワユラ}} (November 21, 2001/Arista Japan)
- Love is in the air (May 29, 2002/BMG JAPAN)
=Albums=
- YOUNG PUNCH/PENPALS (August 3, 2000/VAP) Oricon #33
- DISCONISTA (May 23, 2001/Arista Japan) Oricon #58
- {{nihongo|Tracks|トラックス}} (June 26, 2002/BMG JAPAN) Oricon #97
- YOUNG PUNCH LIVE (September 25 2002/BMG JAPAN)
=DVDs=
- YOUNG PUNCH LIVE (October 23, 2002/BMG JAPAN)
- Their last live performance, recorded at the LIQUIDROOM in Shinjuku on August 1, 2002.
TV performances
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Category:Japanese rock music groups