EXILE

EXILE is a seven-member J-POP/R&B group under the avex mini-label rhythm zone. Originally called J Soul Brothers in 1999, but changed their name to EXILE in 2001 before their major label debut.

EXILE consists of vocalists as well as performers. Its member roster currently includes HIRO (originally a member of ZOO), MAKIDAI, MATSU, USA as performers, SHUN and ATSUSHI as vocalists. SHUN was a member of the group until March 29th, 2006, when he announced that he was leaving the group to pursue a solo career.

As of September 2006, the band has got a new co-vocalist, TAKAHIRO. A new member, AKIRA, has also joined as a performer, making EXILE into a seven-men group.

Members

Vocalists

* ATSUSHI (Satou Atsushi, 佐藤篤志)
* TAKAHIRO (Tasaki Takahiro, 田崎敬浩)

Performers

* HIRO (Higarashi Hiroyuki, 五十嵐広行) (The leader of EXILE)
* MAKIDAI (Maki Daisuke, 眞木大輔)
* MATSU (Matsumoto Toshio, 松本利夫)
* USA (Usami Yoshihiroe, 宇佐美吉啓)
* AKIRA (Kurosawa Ryouhei, 黒沢良平)

Former member

* SHUN (Kiyokiba Shunsuke, 清木場俊介) (Left EXILE on 2006.03.29)


External links

http://exile.jp/index.htm
http://exilelove.wordpress.com/