PEARL was a rock band. It was formed in 1987 as a rebirth of the band STEP.
By the end of 1989, all members except SHO-TA had left and the band became her solo project. It was dissolved after she switched to performing under her real name, Tamura Naomi, in 1994.
PEARL was revived with a new lineup in 1997 and continued until 1999. They revived one last time in December 2007 to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
Members[]
Original Lineup[]
- SHO-TA - Vocals
- KAZUYA - Guitar (Left May 31, 1988)
- MICHIKI (未知樹) - Bass (Left April 27, 1989)
- HONEY - Drums (Left July 31, 1989)
- Kurita Kouji (栗田幸嗣) - Guitar (Joined August 1988; Left April 27, 1989)
Revival Lineup[]
- SHO-TA - Vocals
- Carmine Appice - Drums
- Tony Franklin - Bass
- KENNY - Guitar
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [1987.01.21] PEARL FIRST
- [1987.09.21] PEARL SECOND
- [1988.10.21] Century Toys
- [1989.11.22] She's fresh
- [1991.11.21] NO ONE SEES NO ONE HEARS NO ONE SPEAKS
- [1992.06.21] JUSTICE
- [1993.05.21] WINDOW
- [1997.01.15] PEARL
- [1998.06.17] 4 INFINITY
Best Albums[]
- [1991.09.21] BORDERLINE
- [1994.05.21] GOOD TO SEE YOU
- [1995.08.21] SIXTEEN GEMS
- [2007.12.12] PEARL BEST ~Diamonds of pearl~
- [2012.11.14] GOLDEN☆BEST PEARL -early days-
- [2014.01.29] GOLDEN☆BEST PEARL -second volume-
Live Albums[]
- [1999.12.18] LIVE IN JAPAN
Mini Albums[]
- [1988.05.21] E=MC2
Singles[]
- [1988.11.02] Bottom Line (ボトムライン)
- [1989.10.21] Precious Love (プレシャス・ラブ)
- [1991.10.25] Life
- [1992.08.21] CRYING BIRD
- [1993.05.21] Nakikuzureru Kimi wo Dakishimete (泣きくずれる君を抱きしめて)
- [1993.08.21] ALL RIGHT
- [1997.03.05] Usorona Real ~Lay your hands on me, baby~ (虚ろなリアル 〜Lay your hands on me, baby〜)
- [1998.05.25] Jealoisy ni Ki wo Tsukero (ジェラシーに気をつけろ)
Trivia[]
- The band name was taken from the Janis Joplin album of the same name, which SHO-TA loved.