Status: active (1992 - )
Line up: Aki(Vo), Taiji(Gu), Hideto(Gu), Kenzi (CRAZY DANGER NANCY Ken chan)(Dr), De-hi(Ba; support), Ruiji(Ba; support).
Gone: Hiromi(Gu), Seigo(Ba).
Related: OTOKAZE, SISTER'S NO FUTURE, Groove Master, Judy and Mary, DANCER, D.T.R., ∀NTI FEMINISM, Kamaitachi, THE PIASS, Ra's TESTARS.
The Dead Pop Stars was started in 1992. At the beginning of their career numerous appearances at various small clubs was marked by persistent displays of violent behaviour. This contributed to the formation of a menacing charisma, making them legendary within the independent visual kei scene. In 1997 they made a deal with major label called "Vap" and released the album d.p.s, but the next year they returned to the independent music scene again. In 2000 they released 2 singles and an album but when they released those three CDs the first guitarist Hiromi and original bassist Seigo left the band. When they left current guitarist Taiji joined playing back-up guitar and next year Seigo returned. Taiji and Hideto become the official band members, and the band became a five member band. In 2005 Seigo left the band yet again. Right now De-hi- is the most recent member. Despite the frequent, difficult-to-keep-track-of line-up changes The Dead Pop Stars remain a prolific touring act, continuing to be as antisocial as ever.
[album] [21.11.1992] THE DEAD P☆P STARS - THE DEAD POP 4DRUGS
[album] [24.07.1994] THE DEAD P☆P STARS - SELF-VIOLENCE
[album] [01.06.1997] THE DEAD P☆P STARS - D.P.S.
[album] [31.08.2005] THE DEAD P☆P STARS - Star☆Ride
[mini-album] [21.06.1996] THE DEAD P☆P STARS - PROTEST 2 SPEED STORY
[mini-album] [01.07.1999] THE DEAD P☆P STARS - tic
[mini-album] [01.08.2007] THE DEAD P☆P STARS - [...for you Ballad selection]
