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The Wimpys | |
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 Performing in Koenji, Tokyo (2009) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Osaka, Japan |
| Genres | Alternative rock, rock, power pop, punk rock, alternative country, folk rock, Post-punk, Garage punk, indie rock, indie pop |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Website | [1] |
The Wimpys are a Japanese pop-punk band formed in 1998 by members Hirocky (bass and chorus), Sobby (guitar and chorus), Yummy (rhythm guitar and vocals), and Annie (drums). The band infuses modern punk rock with 1960's era surf music and other genres encompassed in 1950's and 1960's rock and roll. Harmony is a defining feature of the band's sound, reminiscent of The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, or Bruce & Terry, but with the punk stylings, simplicity, and edge of The Ramones. The band records and performs in English despite the members being Japanese.
According to the band's myspace biography, "To them, English is the native language of rock n' roll, and despite the fact that English is not The Wimpy's native language, they decided to try their best out of respect and love for the music." [1]
The band has performed with bands such as The Queers, The Parasites, The Spazzys, Nikki Corvette, The Apers, The Manges, Paul Collins, and Mach Pelican.
The Wimpys Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- "S/T" (Demo Tape 1998)
- "Do The Wimpy's Hop" (1+2 Records, JAPAN 2002)
- "Backseat Love" (Popball Records, JAPAN 2008)
Singles and Split EPs
[edit]- "Get On My Van" (Popball Records, JAPAN 1999)
- "Greetings From Japan" (It's Alive Records, 2009)
Compilations
[edit]- "Beat Party" (1+2 Records, JAPAN 1999)
- "3 Chord Rocket Science" (Suckerpunch Records, USA)
- "Wild Weekend" (1+2 Records, JAPAN 2001)
- "Hook Up Bikini Girls" (Popball Records, JAPAN 2001)
- "Poppers MCD" (Koga Records, JAPAN 2001)
- "Teenage Bratpack" (Varmint Records, GERMANY)
- "Tribute To BUM" (Magic Teeth Records, CANADA 2002)
- "POP PUNK'S NOT DEAD"(Go Kart Records, USA 2007)