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Buck-Tick

Buck-Tick (stylized as BUCK∞TICK) is a Japanese rock band formed in Fujioka, Gunma in 1983. The classic lineup of lead vocalist Atsushi Sakurai, lead guitarist Hisashi Imai, rhythm guitarist Hidehiko Hoshino, bassist Yutaka Higuchi and drummer Toll Yagami lasted from 1985 until 2023. Following Sakurai's death that year, Imai and Hoshino began sharing…

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Also known as
B-T, Hinan Go-Go (非難GO-GO)
Genres
Gothic rock · alternative rock · industrial rock · post-punk · punk rock
Labels
Taiyo · Victor · Mercury · BMG · Ariola Japan
Members
Hisashi Imai Hidehiko Hoshino Yutaka Higuchi Toll Yagami
Origin
Fujioka, Gunma, Japan
Past members
Araki Atsushi Sakurai

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related to 2012–2019: 25th anniversary and Lingua Sounda · 72
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related to 2004–2011: "Gothic" years, 20th anniversary, and "straight rock" years · 56
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related to 1996–2003: Label and management changes, "cyberpunk" years · 52
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related to Legacy · 44
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related to 2020–present: 35th anniversary and Sakurai's death · 41
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related to Influences · 38
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related to Music style · 27
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related to 1983–1985: Formation · 26
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related to 1988–1990: Taboo, brief hiatus, and Aku no Hana · 26
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related to 1985–1988: Independent period and major label debut · 25
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Buck-TickAlso known asB-T, Hinan Go-Go (非難GO-GO)1.00infobox
Buck-TickGenresGothic rock1.00infobox
Buck-TickGenresalternative rock1.00infobox
Buck-TickGenresindustrial rock1.00infobox
Buck-TickGenrespost-punk1.00infobox
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Buck-TickLabelsTaiyo1.00infobox
Buck-TickLabelsVictor1.00infobox
Buck-TickLabelsMercury1.00infobox
Buck-TickLabelsBMG1.00infobox
Buck-TickLabelsAriola Japan1.00infobox
Buck-TickLabelsLingua Sounda/Tokuma Japan1.00infobox
Buck-TickLabelsLingua Sounda/JVC Kenwood Victor1.00infobox
Buck-TickMembersHisashi Imai Hidehiko Hoshino Yutaka Higuchi Toll Yagami1.00infobox
Buck-TickOriginFujioka, Gunma, Japan1.00infobox
Buck-TickPast membersAraki Atsushi Sakurai1.00infobox
Buck-TickWebsitewww.buck-tick.com1.00infobox
Buck-TickWorksBuck-Tick discography1.00infobox
Buck-TickYears active1983–present1.00infobox
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