Zoobombs Explained

Zoobombs
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	Tokyo, Japan
Years Active:	1994–present
Current Members:	Don Matsuo Matta Bukka Billy Mutch
Past Members:	Moostop Atsushi Piro Pocky Kim Pitt

Zoobombs is a Japanese indie rock band, formed in Tokyo in 1994 by vocalist and guitarist Don Matsuo.

History

The band formed in Tokyo in 1994, self-releasing four cassette albums. In 1999, the group signed to Virgin/EMI Japan where they released three albums. That year the band performed in Toronto as part of the Neon Palm Festival.^[1]

In 2013, the bassist in the group Moostop announced his desire to leave the group. Vocalist Don Matsuo stated that "I wasn’t really surprised, and knew that maybe this would happen one day, but I still wasn’t happy about his decision."^[2] The group did a tour and recorded a tour-only EP together. During this tour, the groups' drummer Pitt also announced his departure. Don Matuso and his wife Matta began focus on a new group called The Randolf after this tour.^[3]

18 months after the group announced their departure, Matsuo reformed the group with Bukka Billy as their new drummer with a touring bass player.

Style and influences

The band's funk-rock style is influenced by acts such as the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis.

Members

Current members

• Don Matsuo – vocals, guitar
• Matta – vocals, keyboards
• Bukka Billy – drums
• Mutch – bass guitar (supporting member)

Former members

• Moostop – bass guitar
• Atsushi – drums
• Piro – percussion
• Pocky – drums
• Kim – drums
• Pitt – drums

Discography

Studio albums

• Super Funcy of Zbons (1997)
• Welcome Back Zoobombs! (1997)
• Let It Bomb (1998)
• Bomb Freak Express (1999)
• Dirty Bomb (2000)
• Love Is Funky (2002)
• New San Francisco (2004)
• Vamos a Bailar (2005)
• BBB (2006)
• The Sweet Passion (2012)
• Ice Cream & Dirt (2016)

Compilation albums

• Way In / Way Out (2006)
• Nightfriend of Zoobombs (2009)
• La Vie En Jupon (2011)

Live albums

• Bomb You Live (2001)
• Bear's Banquet: Live from Deep Night in Toronto (2007)

EPs

• Zoobombcrazy (2006)
• Midnightfriend of Zoobombs (2010)
• Agitation (2011)
• Cowboy Trumps (2012)
• On the Jungle (2013)
• Dirty Present (2015)

Singles

• "Bomb the Bomb" (1998)
• "Mo' Funky" (1998)
• "Hot Love" (1999)
• "Doo-Bee" (2000)
• "Jumbo" (2001)
• "Funky Movin'" (2002)
• "Colombie" (2005)
• "Pisces" (2005)

Notes and References

1. . Chart Attack, Howard Druckman
2. Web site: Rock group Zoobombs announce split, prepare for sudden farewell tour. The Japan Times. Despres. Shawn. September 4, 2013.
3. Web site: Don Matsuo to take solo experiences into Zoobombs' new act. The Japan Times. 24 April 2015. Despres. Shawn. 3 February 2015 .