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The band classifies them self as " Indie Rock ", with predominantly western influences. Guitarist Miki has, on numerous occasions, cited The Beatles as a primary influence. Bassist Ujuan has said Nirvana and Talking Heads are among his favorite inspirations. Others have likened elements of their sound to The B-52's and Smashing Pumpkins . Their music is usually very playful, mixing humor and abruptly oscillating between poppy melodies and crunching guitar riffs. While their sound is not easily classified, it could probably be likened to Post-punk . More recent albums have delved into electronica in certain tracks, as well, with electronica programming sequenced by Ujuan. TIMELINE 1998 : Band formed with Shozo Ujuan, Miki Tanabe and Takumiya (family name unknown). 1999 : The two-tape set "DIE HAPPY" is released 2000 : The seven-song album "WILD AT HONEY" is released. Takumiya leaves the band. game Jet Set Radio (aka Jet Grind Radio). "Remixes GVR" and "From Dusk" are released. New drummer Suzuki Yoshifumi joins the band. game Jet Set Radio Future . . 2004 : Album "HAPPY EAST" is released in October. Steve Laity joins Guitar Vader as a keyboarder for live performances. but is forced to pull out when bassist Ujuan falls ill with what Laity referred to later as "some kind of viral infection of the heart." According to Steve Laity, the band's new album is nearing completion and live shows will resume next year ( Laity's post on guitarvader.com ). 2007 : Very little is known about the band's present status. Ujuan has not fully recovered from his health issues and, while the new album had been recorded, it remains unreleased, possible because it has not been mixed. In a recent post on the Guitar Vader website, Laity indicated that the band's status may be in jeopardy. BAND MEMBERS Ujuan Shozo: Vocals/Bass, born 28 November 1974 in Kagoshima , Japan Miki Tanabe: Vocals/Guitar, born 2 December 1974 in Yokohama , Japan Suzuki Yoshifumi: Drums, born 22 August 1977 in Shizuoka , Japan Steve Laity: Live Keyboards, born 11 March 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada DISCOGRAPHY Demos
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