is a Japanese rock band from Okinawa signed to Sony Music. They are a group of 5, and they were all born in the mid-80s.
History
On March, 2001, the present members were composed of the classmates from the preschool and YOH’s younger brother, RYO. When they were indies, they did lots of their concerts on the street, and the audience was surely increased. On July 4, 2003, they debuted and became major by their 1st single, “Kirikirimai”. Their 2nd single, “Shanghai Honey” was appreciated by the mass media and became a hit. On February 25,2004, they released their 5th single, “Michishirube～a road home～” came in 1st place in the Japanese single charts for the first time in themselves, and since then, their singe continued to come in 1st place to their 13th single, “Champione”.
Members
Naoto Hiroyama - guitar (born May 8, 1983) Also, a member of other bands, including "Soy-sauce" and "Pechuniarokkusu". He writes more than half of all Orange Range songs.
Ryo Miyamori - low vocals (bass) (born October 1, 1985) Before joining the group Orange Range, he was a member of another band, "Ruse". He and Yoh are brothers.
Yamato Ganeko - high vocals (alto) (born January 14, 1984) He has not cut his hair since releasing the song "Hana".
Yoh Miyamori - bass (born December 11, 1983) He usually plays bass, but uses a guitar when he makes songs.
Hiroki Hokama - mid-range vocals (born June 29, 1983) It is said that he has a screwdriver when he records music because it makes him relaxed, but sometimes its sound is also recorded and they have to record again.
Discography
Singles
Albums
References
Other websites
Orange Range's official website (in Japanese) Okinawan Music web radio (Brazil) (in Portuguese)