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Koshi Inaba

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	\| No		\| No
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	\| rowspan="4" \| [[Easy Come, Easy Go!]]		\| rowspan="5" \| [[Easy Come, Easy Go!]]
	\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM "Pleasure'91"]]</small>		\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM "Pleasure'91"]]</small>
	\| [[B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998\|Yes]]		\| [[B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998\|Yes]]
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	\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM '93 "RUN"]]</small>		\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM '93 "RUN"]]</small>
			\| No
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			\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM '94 "THE 9TH BLUES -Part1-"]]</small>
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	\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM 2006 "MONSTER'S GARAGE"]]</small>		\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM 2006 "MONSTER'S GARAGE"]]</small>
	\| [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2006 "MONSTER'S GARAGE" (Home Video)\|Yes]]		\| [[B'z LIVE-GYM 2006 "MONSTER'S GARAGE" (Home Video)\|Yes]]
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			\| [[The 7th Blues\|Queen Of Madrid]]
			\| <small>[[B'z LIVE-GYM '94 "THE 9TH BLUES -Part2-"]]</small>
			\| No
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	\| rowspan=4 \| [[HOME\|The Wild Wind]]		\| rowspan=4 \| [[HOME\|The Wild Wind]]

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Tak Matsumoto

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	==Tak Matsumoto==		==Tak Matsumoto==
	'''What guitars and equipment does Tak Matsumoto use?'''		'''What guitars and equipment does Tak Matsumoto use?'''
	*Tak has a collection of hundreds of guitars. In the early days of the band, he used Yamaha guitars including a signature MG-M II and MG-M III series. Later he would migrate to using the Ernie Ball Music Man EVH series until in 1999, he was approached to become the first Asian artist and only the fifth ever to receive a signature Gibson Les Paul. In the years since, Tak has almost exclusively used signature Gibson guitars on stage—in fact, he now has more signature Gibson instruments than any other artist in history. In the studio, Tak uses a number of different guitars from his collection, including those by Fender and Martin. A full rundown on all guitars and equipment used in the recording and touring for 2017's ''[[DINOSAUR]]'' can be viewed [https://www.offthelock.com/2017/12/03/the-guitars-of-dinosaur/ here].		*Tak has a collection of hundreds of guitars. In the early days of the band, he used Yamaha guitars including a signature MG-M II and the MG-M III series. Later he would migrate to using the Ernie Ball Music Man EVH series until in 1999, he was approached to become the first Asian artist and only the fifth ever to receive a signature Gibson Les Paul. In the years since, Tak has almost exclusively used signature Gibson guitars on stage—in fact, he now has more signature Gibson instruments than any other artist in history. In the studio, Tak uses a number of different guitars from his collection, including those by Fender and Martin. A full rundown on all guitars and equipment used in the recording and touring for 2017's ''[[DINOSAUR]]'' can be viewed [https://www.offthelock.com/2017/12/03/the-guitars-of-dinosaur/ here].

	'''What is the blue guitar used by Tak during [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2008 -GLORY DAYS-]]?'''		'''What is the blue guitar used by Tak during [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2008 -GLORY DAYS-]]?'''

Jd-: /* History */

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History

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	'''Why are certain songs considered uncollected on [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation albums]] when they were included in ''[[B'z COMPLETE SINGLE BOX]]''?'''		'''Why are certain songs considered uncollected on [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation albums]] when they were included in ''[[B'z COMPLETE SINGLE BOX]]''?'''
	*Many B-sides, as well as album songs, have gone uncollected on the band's various [[B'z The Best "Pleasure"\|"Pleasure"]] and [[B'z The Best "Treasure"\|"Treasure"]] albums due to the volume of their catalogue. In 2017, B'z published a premium single boxset titled ''[[B'z COMPLETE SINGLE BOX]]'' which included specially-packaged reprints of all fifty-three singles to that time ("[[Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite]]" to "[[Seimei/Still Alive]]"), including their accompanying besides. Because these are, in content, reproductions and not new compilations, the B'z Wiki does not consider a song such as B-side "[[ARIGATO\|Mou Hanasanai]]" as "collected" to this point.		*Many B-sides, as well as album songs, have gone uncollected on the band's various [[B'z The Best "Pleasure"\|"Pleasure"]] and [[B'z The Best "Treasure"\|"Treasure"]] albums due to the volume of their catalogue. In 2017, B'z published a premium single boxset titled ''[[B'z COMPLETE SINGLE BOX]]'' which included specially-packaged reprints of all fifty-three singles to that time ("[[Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite]]" to "[[Seimei/Still Alive]]"), including their accompanying besides. Because these are, in content, reproductions and not new compilations, the B'z Wiki does not consider a song such as B-side "[[ARIGATO\|Mou Hanasanai]]" as properly collected to this point and thus is included with that caveat in related articles.

	==Koshi Inaba==		==Koshi Inaba==

Jd-: /* History */

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History

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	'''How many songs have B'z released?'''		'''How many songs have B'z released?'''
	*B'z have released well over 400 songs of their own.		*B'z have released well over 400 songs of their own.

			'''Why are certain songs considered uncollected on [[B'z Albums#Compilation Albums\|compilation albums]] when they were included in ''[[B'z COMPLETE SINGLE BOX]]''?'''
			*Many B-sides, as well as album songs, have gone uncollected on the band's various [[B'z The Best "Pleasure"\|"Pleasure"]] and [[B'z The Best "Treasure"\|"Treasure"]] albums due to the volume of their catalogue. In 2017, B'z published a premium single boxset titled ''[[B'z COMPLETE SINGLE BOX]]'' which included specially-packaged reprints of all fifty-three singles to that time ("[[Dakara Sono Te wo Hanashite]]" to "[[Seimei/Still Alive]]"), including their accompanying besides. Because these are, in content, reproductions and not new compilations, the B'z Wiki does not consider a song such as B-side "[[ARIGATO\|Mou Hanasanai]]" as "collected" to this point.

	==Koshi Inaba==		==Koshi Inaba==

Jd-: /* General */

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General

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	'''Why are the B'z [[B'z Music Videos\|music videos]] on YouTube so short?'''		'''Why are the B'z [[B'z Music Videos\|music videos]] on YouTube so short?'''
	*The [http://youtube.com/bz official B'z YouTube channel] uploaded partial videos in 2013 as promotion for ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998]]'' and ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012]]''. These two compilations featured the full videos for every single available on DVD for the first time. In the years since, most music videos were uploaded in full.		*The [http://youtube.com/bz official B'z YouTube channel] uploaded partial videos in 2013 as promotion for ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998]]'' and ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012]]''. These two compilations featured the full videos for every single available on DVD for the first time. In the years since, most subsequently released music videos were uploaded in full.

	'''Where can I find B'z lyrics and translations?'''		'''Where can I find B'z lyrics and translations?'''

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	'''Can Tak also sing?'''		'''Can Tak also sing?'''
	*When Tak originally decided to form a band, his foremost concern was finding a vocalist as he felt his own voice was not strong enough. Over the years, Tak has occasionally offered backing vocals for B'z songs ~~such as~~ a prominent lead vocal as part of 2012's fiftieth single "[[GO FOR IT, BABY -Kioku no Sanmyaku-]]". For his solo career, Tak produced a full-length vocal album called ''[[KNOCKIN' "T" AROUND]]'' in 1999 on which he sings every vocal song. As part of the twenty-fifth anniversary show [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-]], Tak also delivers a verse on his own of "[[IN THE LIFE\|Aikawarazu na Bokura]]". This moment is recorded on the tour's [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 ENDLESS SUMMER -XXV BEST-\|home video release]] as well.		*When Tak originally decided to form a band, his foremost concern was finding a vocalist as he felt his own voice was not strong enough. Over the years, Tak has occasionally offered backing vocals for B'z songs, live and in studio, and provided a prominent lead vocal as part of 2012's fiftieth single "[[GO FOR IT, BABY -Kioku no Sanmyaku-]]". For his solo career, Tak produced a full-length vocal album called ''[[KNOCKIN' "T" AROUND]]'' in 1999 on which he sings every vocal song. As part of the twenty-fifth anniversary show [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 -ENDLESS SUMMER-]], Tak also delivers a verse on his own of "[[IN THE LIFE\|Aikawarazu na Bokura]]". This moment is recorded on the tour's [[B'z LIVE-GYM Pleasure 2013 ENDLESS SUMMER -XXV BEST-\|home video release]] as well.

	'''Does Tak play any other instruments?'''		'''Does Tak play any other instruments?'''
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	'''What is the association between Aerosmith and B'z?'''		'''What is the association between Aerosmith and B'z?'''
	*Aerosmith and B'z first met in 1997 backstage at the Japanese television program ''[[Music Station]]''. Five years later, in 2002, Aerosmith were invited by FIFA World Cup International Day committee to perform at the joint Japan & Korea edition. They agreed, but with one condition: that B'z would be there to perform with them. The resulting event was the world's first [[2002 FIFA World Cup International Day Concert\|FIFA World Cup International Day Concert]]. The two bands would again join forces for [[AEROSONIC]] in 2013. A full length article recounting the ~~band~~'s encounters can be found in the article "[https://www.offthelock.com/2017/06/14/the-storied-history-of-bz-and-aerosmithwhen-the-top-rock-bands-in-japan-and-america-came-together/ The Storied History of B'z and Aerosmith: When the Top Rock Bands in Japan and America Come Together]".		*Aerosmith and B'z first met in 1997 backstage at the Japanese television program ''[[Music Station]]''. Five years later, in 2002, Aerosmith were invited by FIFA World Cup International Day committee to perform at the joint Japan & Korea edition. They agreed, but with one condition: that B'z would be there to perform with them. The resulting event was the world's first [[2002 FIFA World Cup International Day Concert\|FIFA World Cup International Day Concert]]. The two bands would again join forces for [[AEROSONIC]] in 2013. A full length article recounting the bands' encounters can be found in the article "[https://www.offthelock.com/2017/06/14/the-storied-history-of-bz-and-aerosmithwhen-the-top-rock-bands-in-japan-and-america-came-together/ The Storied History of B'z and Aerosmith: When the Top Rock Bands in Japan and America Come Together]".

	'''What is the association between Steve Vai and B'z?'''		'''What is the association between Steve Vai and B'z?'''

Jd-: /* History */

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History

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	'''Where are B'z songs recorded?'''		'''Where are B'z songs recorded?'''
	*B'z songs are primarily recorded in their Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Hawaii studios. Additional recording has taken place in New York City and all over Japan.		*B'z songs are primarily recorded in their Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Hawaii studios. Additional recording has taken place in New York City and all over Japan.

			'''How many songs have B'z released?'''
			*B'z have released well over 400 songs of their own.

	==Koshi Inaba==		==Koshi Inaba==

Jd-: /* General */

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General

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	'''Why are the B'z [[B'z Music Videos\|music videos]] on YouTube so short?'''		'''Why are the B'z [[B'z Music Videos\|music videos]] on YouTube so short?'''
	*The [http://youtube.com/bz official B'z YouTube channel] uploaded partial videos in 2013 as promotion for ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998]]'' and ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012]]''. These two compilations featured the full videos for every single available on DVD for the first time. In the years since, most music videos were uploaded in full.		*The [http://youtube.com/bz official B'z YouTube channel] uploaded partial videos in 2013 as promotion for ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1988-1998]]'' and ''[[B'z The Best XXV 1999-2012]]''. These two compilations featured the full videos for every single available on DVD for the first time. In the years since, most music videos were uploaded in full.

			'''Where can I find B'z lyrics and translations?'''
			*Almost every B'z song has been translated into English. The page [[B'z Lyrics & Translations]] offers a complete list of all such songs, along with original Japanese kanji and romaji, or romanized, phonetic versions of the original lyrics. An [[B'z Lyrics & Translations (Alphabetical)\|alphabetical version of the same page is also available]], along with a [[B'z 歌詞\|full Japanese version]] ([[B'z 歌詞\|日本語版ページはこちらです)]].

	'''Where can I get B'z releases on vinyl?'''		'''Where can I get B'z releases on vinyl?'''

Jd-: /* Associated musicians */

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Associated musicians

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	'''What is the association between Linkin Park and B'z?'''		'''What is the association between Linkin Park and B'z?'''
	*After the 2011 Japanese earthquake disaster, both Linkin Park and B'z began their own fundraising initiatives to aid in the recovery. Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda had used the Download to Donate platform—on which numerous artists would continue adding to a revolving list of songs, all of which would be accessible to everyone that donated before and after—in order to raise funds. Hearing of this, B'z donated the [[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"\|English version of their song "Home"]]. Soon, Shinoda's organization Music for Relief organized the [[Music for Relief's Secret Show for Japan\|Secret Show for Japan]] event that featured B'z as special guests and performed in Los Angeles. B'z performed a shortened setlist that served as the premiere of the [[B'z (English Album)\|English version of "Ultra Soul"]].		*After the 2011 Japanese earthquake disaster, both Linkin Park and B'z began their own fundraising initiatives to aid in the recovery. Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda had used the Download to Donate platform—on which numerous artists would continue adding to a revolving list of songs, all of which would be accessible to everyone that donated before and after—in order to raise funds. Hearing of this, B'z donated the [[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"\|English version of their song "Home"]]. Soon, Shinoda's organization Music for Relief organized the [[Music for Relief's Secret Show for Japan\|Secret Show for Japan]] event that featured B'z as special guests and performed in Los Angeles. B'z performed a shortened setlist that served as the premiere of the [[B'z (English Album)\|English version of "Ultra Soul"]]. Koshi and Shinoda participated in joint media appearances, in English, to promote the event.

	==Live events==		==Live events==

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Associated musicians

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	'''Why did [[Takanobu Masuda]] not participate in [[B'z LIVE-GYM '98 "SURVIVE"]]?'''		'''Why did [[Takanobu Masuda]] not participate in [[B'z LIVE-GYM '98 "SURVIVE"]]?'''
	*[[Takanobu Masuda]] is one of Tak's closest friends in the music industry with their friendship having been solidified even prior to the idea for what would become B'z. In 1998, while B'z were preparing for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '98 "SURVIVE"]], Masuda was already engaged in a tour with his longtime band Blaze. For this tour, he was replaced by [[Kousuke Ooshima]] who would also support Koshi on his solo shows beginning with [[Koshi Inaba LIVE 2014 ~en-ball~]]. Notably, while Masuda is a fixture in B'z live shows, he is not often present for studio recordings. Instead, [[Akira Onozuka]] typically provides keyboards and organs for studio efforts.		*[[Takanobu Masuda]] is one of Tak's closest friends in the music industry with their friendship having been solidified even prior to the idea for what would become B'z. In 1998, while B'z were preparing for [[B'z LIVE-GYM '98 "SURVIVE"]], Masuda was already engaged in a tour with his longtime band Blaze. For this tour, he was replaced by [[Kousuke Ooshima]] who would also support Koshi on his solo shows beginning with [[Koshi Inaba LIVE 2014 ~en-ball~]]. Notably, while Masuda is a fixture in B'z live shows, he is not often present for studio recordings. Instead, [[Akira Onozuka]] typically provides keyboards and organs for studio efforts.

			'''What is the association between Aerosmith and B'z?'''
			*Aerosmith and B'z first met in 1997 backstage at the Japanese television program ''[[Music Station]]''. Five years later, in 2002, Aerosmith were invited by FIFA World Cup International Day committee to perform at the joint Japan & Korea edition. They agreed, but with one condition: that B'z would be there to perform with them. The resulting event was the world's first [[2002 FIFA World Cup International Day Concert\|FIFA World Cup International Day Concert]]. The two bands would again join forces for [[AEROSONIC]] in 2013. A full length article recounting the band's encounters can be found in the article "[https://www.offthelock.com/2017/06/14/the-storied-history-of-bz-and-aerosmithwhen-the-top-rock-bands-in-japan-and-america-came-together/ The Storied History of B'z and Aerosmith: When the Top Rock Bands in Japan and America Come Together]".

			'''What is the association between Steve Vai and B'z?'''
			*American guitarist Steve Vai is one of the earliest champions of B'z on the international stage. Having known both members for years, Tak and Koshi met with him at his house in 1999 in order to record a track for his album ''The Ultra Zone''. Vai provides the lead vocals while Koshi provides a verse and chorus vocals and Tak contributes a guitar solo. The trio remained in touch and in 2002, Vai released Tak's 2002 studio album ''[[Hana]]'' internationally under his Favored Nations label. Later, in 2007, Vai—already an inductee—put forth B'z as nominees for Hollywood's RockWalk, which already included Elvis Presley, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and virtually all other rock luminaries. The exhibit's first Asian inductees, the ceremony for B'z was held just prior to the release of their sixteenth studio album ''[[ACTION]]'' on November 19, 2007.

	'''What is the association between Slash of Guns N' Roses and the members of B'z?'''		'''What is the association between Slash of Guns N' Roses and the members of B'z?'''
	*In 2009, Koshi collaborated with Slash on his first solo album for a song that would become the lead single entitled "[[SAHARA]]". Slash had heard of B'z from years before and, after hearing their then-most recent work, he got in touch with Koshi and the two began work together over e-mail. Slash said in an interview at the time: "I had a piece of music I thought he would really like and I sent it over to him, and he did, he liked it. And so, he wrote the most amazing melody for it." Koshi recorded a demo from Japan before flying to Los Angeles where the two met for the first time. They corresponded over e-mail beforehand in order to work on the arrangement, while Slash recorded the final version of the music. Koshi then came in to record the final vocals, for both Japanese and English version of the song. The single became the first by a foreign artist to finish in the top five in seven years on the Oricon singles chart. The Japanese version of this song was released as a single in Japan and was later included on Slash's eponymous album in the territory. This English version was available to United States residents as a digital pre-order bonus, and was (along with the Japanese version) later collected on the deluxe edition of the album.		*In 2009, Koshi collaborated with Slash on his first solo album for a song that would become the lead single entitled "[[SAHARA]]". Slash had heard of B'z from years before and, after hearing their then-most recent work, he got in touch with Koshi and the two began work together over e-mail. Slash said in an interview at the time: "I had a piece of music I thought he would really like and I sent it over to him, and he did, he liked it. And so, he wrote the most amazing melody for it." Koshi recorded a demo from Japan before flying to Los Angeles where the two met for the first time. They corresponded over e-mail beforehand in order to work on the arrangement, while Slash recorded the final version of the music. Koshi then came in to record the final vocals, for both Japanese and English version of the song. The single became the first by a foreign artist to finish in the top five in seven years on the Oricon singles chart. The Japanese version of this song was released as a single in Japan and was later included on Slash's eponymous album in the territory. This English version was available to United States residents as a digital pre-order bonus, and was (along with the Japanese version) later collected on the deluxe edition of the album.
	*Later, in 2015, Tak and Slash appeared on the cover of Japanese magazine ''YOUNG GUITAR'' together as well as the subjects of a special joint feature. The two guitarists sat down for a lengthy discussion, during which they discussed their influences, playstyles, and the two of them both having worked with Koshi in the past.		*Later, in 2015, Tak and Slash appeared on the cover of Japanese magazine ''YOUNG GUITAR'' together as well as the subjects of a special joint feature. The two guitarists sat down for a lengthy discussion, during which they discussed their influences, playstyles, and the two of them both having worked with Koshi in the past.

			'''What is the association between Linkin Park and B'z?'''
			*After the 2011 Japanese earthquake disaster, both Linkin Park and B'z began their own fundraising initiatives to aid in the recovery. Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda had used the Download to Donate platform—on which numerous artists would continue adding to a revolving list of songs, all of which would be accessible to everyone that donated before and after—in order to raise funds. Hearing of this, B'z donated the [[B'z The Best "ULTRA Treasure"\|English version of their song "Home"]]. Soon, Shinoda's organization Music for Relief organized the [[Music for Relief's Secret Show for Japan\|Secret Show for Japan]] event that featured B'z as special guests and performed in Los Angeles. B'z performed a shortened setlist that served as the premiere of the [[B'z (English Album)\|English version of "Ultra Soul"]].

	==Live events==		==Live events==