Members
The members of Buck-Tick came together in 1983 and decided to form a band. They started playing in 1984 and have maintained a consistent lineup since 1985. The band decided that their first vocalist did not fit and the drummer took over vocal duties. They then recruited the bassist's older brother to become their drummer. Buck-Tick made their indie label debut in 1986 and their major label debut in 1987. The band has switched labels over the years but consistently release new albums and tour every 1-2 years. Thus far, they have no desire to retire nor change members.
Official Members
Atsushi Sakurai
role: vocals (1985-2023 death); drums (1983-1985); primary lyricist
original member: yes
real name: yes
date of birth: March 7, 1966
hometown: Fujioka, Gunma prefecture
side projects: solo (1992; 2004-2005), Schwein (2001), The Mortal (2015)
previous bands: none
Hisashi Imai
role: guitars, noises, backing/second vocals; primary songwriter, secondary lyricist
original member: yes
real name: yes
date of birth: October 21, 1965
hometown: Fujioka, Gunma prefecture
side projects: Schaft (1991; 1994; 2015-2016), Schwein (2001), Lucy (2004-2006; 2008)
previous bands: none
Hidehiko "Hide" Hoshino
role: guitars, keyboards, backing vocals; secondary songwriter
original member: yes
real name: yes
date of birth: June 16, 1966
hometown: Fujioka, Gunma prefecture
side projects: solo (1991), Dropz (2007)
previous bands: none
Yutaka "U-ta" Higuchi
role: bass
original member: yes
real name: yes
date of birth: January 24, 1967
hometown: Takasaki, Gunma prefecture
side projects: Pork Sautes (1993-1996?), Wild Wise Apes (2004)
previous bands: none
Toll Yagami
role: drums, percussion
original member: no
real name: no
date of birth: August 19, 1962
hometown: Takasaki, Gunma prefecture
side projects: Yagami Toll & The Blue Sky (2004; annual birthday concerts)
previous bands: Shout, Rocking Dynamites, Spots, S.P
