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"Japanese Music" "Visual Kei"
GaGaalinG
OriginJapan
GenresGothic rock, pop rock
Years active2004-2010
LabelsZetima (2005-2006), Gothuall (2007-2010)
Past membersMYM
MOTO
Jun Takai
Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori

GaGaalingG was a Japanese visual kei gothic rock band formed in 2005 and ended in 2010.

History

GaGaalinG was formed in 2005 by vocalist MYM (formerly known as MAIMING) after going to a Rolling Stones concert in 2005 she was so overwhelmed by the band that she decided to form a band herself.

On February 6, 2008 GaGaalinG released their fourth single "Pierce", later that month GaGaalinG announced a new full-length album, Royal Stranger, released on 26 March and a tour at the MEGURO ROKUMEIKAN that started on 1 March and ended on 13 April.

On 5 November GaGaalinG released their mini-album, "Alice".

On 2 March 2010, GaGaalinG announced on their Myspace that they would be disbanding on 17 July. They held their last live on 17 July 2010, and disbanded later that day.

On 17 October 2015, the band performed a reunion show at the 30th year anniversary event of Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori's debut.

Musical Style

Gagaaling described themselves as gothic loud rock band. Their songs have also been described as heavy rock and pop. Their songs also incorporate elements of Christianity.

Name

The bands name comes from Yuri Gagarin who was the first person to go to space.

Members

Members

  • MYM - Vocals (2005-2010)
  • MOTO G-3 - Guitar - (2005-2010)
  • Jun Takai - Bass (2007-2010)
  • Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori - Drums (2005-2010)

Discography

Albums

  • ROYAL PUNX (2005)
  • ROYAL BLOOD (2006)
  • Royal Stranger (2008)

Mini Album

  • Haruyurara (2006)
  • ALICE (2008)

Singles

  • Ai no Chikara - born to be loved (2006)
  • i-Scream Machine (2007)
  • Pierce (2008)

References

  1. "MyM Information". JaME. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  2. "GaGaalinG's Upcoming Single". JaME. 17 January 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "GaGaalinG's New Release and Tour". JaME. 28 February 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  4. "GaGaalinG's ALICE". JaME. 9 October 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  5. "GaGaalinG To Cease Activities". JaME. 2 March 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  6. "GaGaalinG LAST GIG ~GGGGG~". JaME. 27 August 2010. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  7. "~Cherry's 55-30 years anniversary~". Ameba. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  8. "Interview with GaGaalinG at Anime Expo". JaME. 29 August 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  9. "Interview with GaGaalinG at Anime Expo". JaME. 29 August 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  10. "GaGaalinG's Gothic Loud Gets Global Attention". BARKS. 30 March 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2023.

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