Sharam Q (Japanese: シャ乱Q, Hepburn: Sharan Kyū) was a Japanese rock band composed of lead singer Tsunku (つんく), Hatake (はたけ) on guitar, Makoto (まこと) on drums and Taisei (たいせい, たいせー prior to 2006) on keyboards.
They debuted with "18kagetsu" (18ヶ月, 18 months) in 1992. They were not an instant hit initially, but their fourth single "Jōkyō Monogatari" (上・京・物・語, Tale of Going to the Capital) broke the top 50 of the Oricon charts. Eventually, the single "Single Bed" (シングル ベッド) got a lot of attention since it was used in the DNA^2 anime series, breaking into the top 10. The next single "Zurui Onna" (ズルい女), also broke into the top 10. "Zurui Onna" is the 84th best-selling single in Japan of all-time. Their 11th single, "Namida no Kage" (涙の影, Shadow of Tears), topped the charts in 1996.
In 1997, the band held an audition on the evening show ASAYAN to find a new female vocalist. While the audition eventually yielded winner Michiyo Heike, the competition would be the impetus for the formation of Morning Musume. Runners-up Yuko Nakazawa, Natsumi Abe, Kaori Iida, Aya Ishiguro, and Asuka Fukuda took up Tsunku's offer after the competition to form a group he would personally produce if they could sell 50,000 copies of their debut independent single Ai no Tane in five days. The mission was accomplished in four.
After the 2000 release of "Shin Ramen Daisuki Koike-san no Uta" (新 ラーメン大好き小池さんの唄, New Song of Koike who likes Ramen), the band went on hiatus. During this period, Tsunku focused on establishing Morning Musume's career and the formation of Hello! Project stable. Makoto would frequently act as an emcee during these concerts.
During the end of 2006 and early 2007, Hakate, Makoto, and Taisei would frequently appear on the short music show Uta Doki! to play their respective instruments in support of the guest vocalist.
Sharam Q became active again in 2006, having released a new single entitled Aruiteru (歩いてる, Walking Along) in November 2006. Tsunku originally wrote and composed the song for Morning Musume, who debuted their recording two weeks before Sharam Q's rendition.
In March 2014, Tsunku announced on his blog that he had laryngeal cancer, which he found out after having throat surgery due to an unspecified condition. On April 4, 2015, Tsunku revealed that he had his vocal cords removed as part of his cancer treatment, and Sharam Q's activities then ceased.
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This article does not cite any sources Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Sharam Q news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2008 Learn how and when to remove this template message Sharam Q Japanese シャ乱Q Hepburn Sharan Kyu was a Japanese rock band composed of lead singer Tsunku つんく Hatake はたけ on guitar Makoto まこと on drums and Taisei たいせい たいせー prior to 2006 on keyboards Sharam QAlso known asSharan QGenresPop rock power pop glam rockYears active1988 2000 2006 2015LabelsBMG Fun House 1992 2000 Zetima 2006 present MembersTsunkuHatakeMakotoTaiseiPast membersShuWebsiteSharam Q s official website Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 2 1 Singles 2 2 Albums 3 Filmography 4 External linksBiography EditThey debuted with 18kagetsu 18ヶ月 18 months in 1992 They were not an instant hit initially but their fourth single Jōkyō Monogatari 上 京 物 語 Tale of Going to the Capital broke the top 50 of the Oricon charts Eventually the single Single Bed シングル ベッド got a lot of attention since it was used in the DNA 2 anime series breaking into the top 10 The next single Zurui Onna ズルい女 also broke into the top 10 Zurui Onna is the 84th best selling single in Japan of all time Their 11th single Namida no Kage 涙の影 Shadow of Tears topped the charts in 1996 In 1997 the band held an audition on the evening show ASAYAN to find a new female vocalist While the audition eventually yielded winner Michiyo Heike the competition would be the impetus for the formation of Morning Musume Runners up Yuko Nakazawa Natsumi Abe Kaori Iida Aya Ishiguro and Asuka Fukuda took up Tsunku s offer after the competition to form a group he would personally produce if they could sell 50 000 copies of their debut independent single Ai no Tane in five days The mission was accomplished in four After the 2000 release of Shin Ramen Daisuki Koike san no Uta 新 ラーメン大好き小池さんの唄 New Song of Koike who likes Ramen the band went on hiatus During this period Tsunku focused on establishing Morning Musume s career and the formation of Hello Project stable Makoto would frequently act as an emcee during these concerts During the end of 2006 and early 2007 Hakate Makoto and Taisei would frequently appear on the short music show Uta Doki to play their respective instruments in support of the guest vocalist Sharam Q became active again in 2006 having released a new single entitled Aruiteru 歩いてる Walking Along in November 2006 Tsunku originally wrote and composed the song for Morning Musume who debuted their recording two weeks before Sharam Q s rendition In March 2014 Tsunku announced on his blog that he had laryngeal cancer which he found out after having throat surgery due to an unspecified condition On April 4 2015 Tsunku revealed that he had his vocal cords removed as part of his cancer treatment and Sharam Q s activities then ceased Discography EditSingles Edit Title Release Date Oricon Ranking1 Ju Ha18 ka Getsu 18ヶ月 18 Months 1992 07 22 Did not chart2 Tottemo Merry Go Round とってもメリーゴーランド Really Merry Go Round 1993 02 243 Tomodachi wa Imasu ka 友達はいますか Do You Have a Friend 1993 05 084 Jōkyō Monogatari 上 京 物 語 Tale of Going to the Capital 1994 01 21 475 Koi o Suru Dake Muda Nante 恋をするだけ無駄なんて Why Is Only Being in Love Pointless 1994 07 27 286 Single Bed シングル ベッド Shinguru Beddo 1994 10 21 9 First million seller single7 Zurui Onna ズルい女 Cunning Woman 1995 05 03 2 Second million seller single8 Sora o Mina yo 空を見なよ 1995 08 23 39 My Babe Kimi ga Nemuru Made My Babe 君が眠るまで My Babe Until You Sleep 1995 10 21 310 Iiwake いいわけ Excuse 1996 04 24 311 Namida no Kage 涙の影 Shadow of Tears 1996 07 24 1 First single to reach 112 Nice Boy 1996 11 14 413 Sonna Mon Darō そんなもんだろう It s Like That 1997 04 16 314 Power Song パワーソング Pawa Songu 1997 08 21 1015 Tokai no Melody 都会のメロディー City Melody 1998 02 18 716 Tameiki ためいき Sign 1998 05 13 1317 Ai Just On My Love 愛 Just on my Love 1998 10 07 1018 Kimi wa Majutsushi 君は魔術士 Are You a Witch 1999 02 17 2419 Shin Ramen Daisuki Koike san no Uta 新 ラーメン大好き小池さんの唄 New Koike Likes Ramen Song 2000 03 23 2320 Aruiteru 歩いてる Walking Along 2006 11 29 23Albums Edit Title Release Date Oricon Ranking1 Sakuretsu Henachoco Punch 炸裂 へなちょこパンチ Explosion Novice Punch 1992 09 23 Did not chart2 Urekko e no Michi Jutaichu 売れっ子への道 渋滞中 The Road to My Favourite Kid Congested 1993 03 243 Lost Time ロスタイム Rosuto Taimu 1994 02 23 394 Rettōkan 劣等感 Inferiority Complex 1994 11 02 255 Gambler 勝負師 Gyanbura 1995 11 22 26 Single Best 10 Omaketsuki シングルベスト10 おまけつき Single Best 10 With More 1996 06 29 27 Golden Q 1996 12 18 18 Kodoku 孤独 Loneliness 1998 03 25 69 Best Album Omaketsuki 96 99 ベストアルバム おまけつき 96 99 1999 03 25 1010 Best of History 2001 04 04 17Filmography EditSharam Q no Enka no Hanamichi 1997 External links Edit in Japanese Sharam Q s official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sharam Q amp oldid 1176343878, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
