THE CHECKERS (ザ・チェッカーズ) was a Japanese pop-rock doo-wop band that was formed in 1980. They made their professional debut in 1983 and disbanded in 1992.
They were one of the most popular boy bands of the 1980s and early 1990s.
Members[]
- Fujii Fumiya (藤井フミヤ; Lead Vocals)
- Takeuchi Toru (武内享; Guitars, Leader)
- Takamoku Yoshihiko (高杢禎彦; Side Vocals)
- Oudoi Yuji (大土井裕二; Bass, Sub-Leader)
- Tsuruku Masaharu (鶴久政治; Side Vocals)
- Tokunaga Yoshiya (徳永善也; Drums)
- Fujii Naoyuki (藤井尚之; Saxophone)
Discography[]
Singles[]
- [1983.09.21] Gizagiza Heart no Komori-uta (ギザギザハートの子守唄)
- [1984.01.21] Namida no Request (涙のリクエスト)
- [1984.05.01] Kanashikute Jealousy (哀しくてジェラシー)
- [1984.08.23] Hoshikuzu no Stage (星屑のステージ)
- [1984.11.21] Julia ni Shoushin (ジュリアに傷心)
- [1985.03.21] Ano koto Scandal (あの娘とスキャンダル)
- [1985.07.05] Oretachi no Rockabilly Night (俺たちのロカビリーナイト)
- [1985.09.21] HEART OF RAINBOW 〜Ai no niji wo Watatte〜/Blue Pacific (HEART OF RAINBOW 〜愛の虹を渡って〜/ブルー・パシフィック)
- [1985.11.01] Kamisama HELP! (神様ヘルプ！)
- [1986.02.21] OH!! POPSTAR
- [1986.06.05] Song for U.S.A.
- [1986.10.05] NANA
- [1987.03.05] I Love you, SAYONARA
- [1987.07.08] WANDERER
- [1987.11.06] Blue Rain
- [1987.11.06] 7 Tsu no umi no Chikyuugi (7つの海の地球儀) (Cute Beat Club Band)
- [1988.03.21] ONE NIGHT GIGOLO
- [1988.06.29] Jim & Jane no Dentsu (Jim & Janeの伝説)
- [1988.10.21] Sunao ni I'm Sorry (素直に I'm Sorry)
- [1989.03.21] Room
- [1989.07.05] Cherie
- [1989.12.06] Friends and Dream
- [1990.03.21] Unmei 「SADAME」 (運命 「SADAME」)
- [1990.06.09] Yoake no Breath (夜明けのブレス)
- [1990.11.21] Sayonara wo Mouichido (さよならをもう一度)
- [1991.03.21] Love '91
- [1991.09.04] Mrs. Mermaid (ミセス マーメイド)
- [1991.12.04] Furete goran 〜please touch your heart〜 (ふれてごらん 〜please touch your heart〜)
- [1992.03.21] Konya no Namida wa Saikou (今夜の涙は最高)
- [1992.05.21] Blue Moon Stone
- [1992.11.20] Present for You
Studio Albums[]
- [1984.07.21] Zettai Checkers!! (絶対チェッカーズ！！)
- [1984.12.05] Motto! Checkers (もっと！チェッカーズ)
- [1985.08.21] My-Nichi!! Checkers (毎日！！チェッカーズ)
- [1986.03.30] FLOWER
- [1987.05.02] GO
- [1988.07.21] SCREW
- [1989.07.19] Seven Heaven
- [1990.08.08] OOPS!
- [1991.06.21] I HAVE A DREAM
- [1992.06.19] BLUE MOON STONE
Best Hits Albums[]
- [1987.07.21] THE CHECKERS BEST
- [1991.12.15] CHECKERS THE BEST (チェッカーズ THE BEST)
- [1992.12.16] THE CHECKERS
- [1992.12.16] THE OTHER SIDE
- [1994.08.19] THE CHECKERS EARLY SINGLES
- [1999.02.01] The Checkers Ballade Selection
- [1999.03.17] The Checkers Ballade Selection Ⅱ
- [2003.03.05] THE CHECKERS ALL SONGS REQUEST
- [2004.03.17] COMPLETE THE CHECKERS 〜all singles collection
- [2004.07.14] COMPLETE THE CHECKERS 〜all singles collection REVERSE
- [2005.03.16] THE CHECKERS ALL BALLADS REQUEST
- [2009.09.16] THE CHECKERS SUPER BEST COLLECTION
- [2013.06.19] THE CHECKERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY BEST 〜7×30 SINGLES〜