One Ok Rock
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One Ok Rock

One Ok Rock formed in Tokyo in 2005 with Takahiro Moriuchi, Toru Yamashita, Ryota Kohama, and Tomoya Kanki. The name comes from the Japanese pronunciation of...

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One Ok Rock's late-night practice sessions turned into a global rock story.

A Japanese band that started with punk energy and grew into arena-ready rock, weathering lineup changes and health scares along the way.

If you want to hear their shift from punk roots to something bigger, 'Cry Out' is a good place to start. It's one of those songs that shows how they learned to fill an arena without losing the energy.

They built a following in Japan with early albums like 'Zeitakubyō' and then reached international ears with songs like 'Cry Out'. Their sound kept shifting, from raw punk to a polished mix of rock and pop that works in big rooms. The name itself comes from 'one o'clock,' a reminder of those all-night rehearsals that got them started.

They formed in Tokyo in 2005 and spent years gigging and putting out independent releases. After bassist Ryota Kohama left in 2009 and drummer Tomoya Kanki faced leukemia in 2012, they kept going, releasing albums like 'Ambitions' in 2017 and touring across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

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One Ok Rock formed in Tokyo in 2005 with Takahiro Moriuchi, Toru Yamashita, Ryota Kohama, and Tomoya Kanki. The name comes from the Japanese pronunciation of "one o'clock," a nod to their late-night practice sessions. They built an audience through steady gigging and independent releases before their 2007 album 'Zeitakubyō' brought them wider attention in Japan.

Their sound shifted over time, moving from punk-rock beginnings toward a mix of rock, pop, and heavier elements. The 2015 album '35xxxv' helped them reach listeners outside Japan, and songs like 'Wherever You Are' and 'Cry Out' became staples in their setlists. They've toured extensively in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

The band has dealt with lineup changes and health challenges. Bassist Ryota Kohama left in 2009, and drummer Tomoya Kanki was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012. They've also faced questions about alleged ties to a right-wing group, which they've denied. Through it all, they've kept recording and releasing albums, including 'Ambitions' in 2017 and 'Luxury Disease' in 2022.

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