BOW WOW

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VOW WOW

BOW WOW is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1975. In 1984 they changed name to VOW WOW and relocated to the United Kingdom in 1987. Band disbanded in 1990, when vocalist Genki Hitomi wanted to start a family.

Yamamoto Kyoji and Niimi Toshihiro in 1995 reunited as BOW WOW and continue to perform.

Members

• Yamamoto Kyoji - Vocals, Guitar
• Saito Mitsuhiro - Vocals, Guitar
• Niimi Toshihiro - Drums
• Daisuke - Support Bass

Former Members

• Hitomi Genki - Lead Vocals (1984-1990)
• Horie Tetsuya - Vocals (1995-1996)
• Yaegashi Hiroshi - Guitar (1995-1996)
• Sano Kenji - Bass (1975-1986)
• Neil Murray - Bass (1987-1989)
• Mark Gould - Bass (1989-1990)
• Mitsuzono Shotaro (1995-1996)
• Mitsuzono Eiji - Drums (1995)
• Atsumi Rei - Keyboards (1984-1990)

Discography

Albums

• [1976.12.20] Hoero! BOWWOW (吼えろ! BOWWOW)
• [1977.07.25] SIGNAL FIRE
• [1977.12.01] CHARGE
• [1978.12.20] GUARANTEE
• [1979.06.25] THE BOW WOW
• [1980.02.25] GLORIOUS ROAD
• [1980.09.21] TELEPHONE
• [1980.11.21] Kumikyoku X Bomber (組曲Xボンバー)
• [1980.04.21] HARD DOG
• [1982.05.21] ASIAN VOLCANO
• [1982.09.21] WARNING FROM STARDUST
• [1984.06.21] Beat of Metal Motion (VOW WOW)
• [1985.06.01] Cyclone (VOW WOW)
• [1986.01.22] VOW WOW III (VOW WOW)
• [1986.07.31] VOW WOW LIVE (VOW WOW)
• [1987.09.05] V (VOW WOW)
• [1988.08.06] VIBe (VOW WOW)
• [1989.02.27] Helter Skelter (VOW WOW)
• [1990.04.25] Mountain Top (VOW WOW)
• [1995.10.21] BOW WOW #1
• [1996.07.21] LED BY THE SUN (BOW WOW #2)
• [1998.05.25] BACK
• [1999.07.18] ANCIENT DREAMS
• [2000.12.20] Beyond
• [2001.07.07] ANOTHER PLACE
• [2002.02.15] WHAT'S GOING ON?
• [2005.11.11] ERA

EPs

• [1987.12.25] Revive (VOW WOW)

Live Albums

• [1978.06.25] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE
• [1983.07.21] HOLY EXPEDITION ~Seichi e no Kaiki (LIVE) (HOLY EXPEDITION～聖地への回帰～( LIVE ))
• [1986.08.22] Hard Rock Night (VOW WOW)
• [1989.??.??] Majestic Night 1989
• [1999.12.20] LIVE EXPLOSION 1999
• [2005.10.22] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE 2004

Other Albums

• [1983.11.02] LOCUS 1976-1983 (BOW WOW BEST SELECTION)
• [1987.??.??] Shock Waves (VOW WOW)
• [1990.12.19] Legacy (VOW WOW)
• [1991.09.30] Best Now (VOW WOW)
• [1996.04.10] Twin Best (VOW WOW)
• [2002.12.04] NIPPON NO ROCK GUITARIST
• [2006.05.17] ROCK ME FOREVER (VOW WOW)
• [2007.09.26] The Vox (8CD+DVD) (VOW WOW)
• [2008.05.31] THE BOWWOW II ~DECENNIUM~
• [2011.09.28] XXXV / Thirty Five (XXXV / サーティファイブ)

Singles

• [1976.12.20] Volume On
• [1977.06.25] Still
• [1978.11.15] Sabishii Yuugi (さびしい遊戯)
• [1979.09.25] Hoshii no wa Omae Dake (欲しいのはおまえだけ)
• [1980.01.21] Wasurekaketeta Love Song (忘れかけてたラブソング)
• [1980.04.25] Rainy Train
• [1980.08.25] Keep On Rockin'
• [1980.11.01] Soldier In The Space
• [1981.04.21] Gonna Be Alright - Jigoku no Hammer
• [1982.05.21] TAKE ME AWAY
• [1983.07.01] Kizuna Forever (絆Forever)
• [1983.09.12] You're mine
• [1994.??.??] Beat of Metal Motion
• [1985.05.22] U.S.A. (VOW WOW)
• [1987.??.??] DON'T LEAVE ME NOW (VOW WOW)
• [1988.??.??] rock me now (VOW WOW)
• [1988.02.??] CRY NO MORE (VOW WOW)
• [1988.03.??] DON'T TELL ME LIES (VOW WOW)
• [1988.??.??] Helter Skelter (VOW WOW)
• [1989.04.??] I FEEL THE POWER (VOW WOW)
• [1990.03.07] TELL ME (VOW WOW)
• [1995.08.21] BOW WOW #0
• [1998.04.01] STILL ON FIRE
• [2002.09.11] ONE LAST TIME
• [2014.01.30] KING OR QUEEN

Compilations

• [1988.04.06] Dakishimetai (抱きしめたい; #10 Helter Skelter)

VHS

• [1985.07.20] VISIONS (VOW WOW)
• [1986.08.22] LIVE (VOW WOW)
• [1989.07.05] Live in the U.K.LIVE IN THE U.K.]] (VOW WOW)
• [1990.09.27] JAPAN LIVE 1990 AT BUDOKAN (VOW WOW)
• [1999.12.20] BOWWOW LIVE EXPLOSION 1999

DVDs

• [2003.10.29] BOWWOW LIVE EXPLOSION 1999
• [2003.10.29] 2003.3.22 LIVE - BOWWOW no Fan no Udoiteki, Ere, Ako, Tokubetsu Ensoukai (BOWWOWのファンの集い的、エレ、アコ、特別演奏会)
• [2003.12.23] Rock To The Future 2002 BOWWOW vs X.Y.Z.→A
• [2005.10.22] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE 2004
• [2006.07.20] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE 2005
• [2007.05.25] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE 2006
• [2008.10.23] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE 2007
• [2010.08.04] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE 2009
• [2012.12.29] BOWWOW SUPER LIVE 2011

External Links

• Official Site