If you've seen Kill Bill you might have noticed an all-girl garage band playing in the rock-n-roll izakaya. It's The 5.6.7.8's, a band I have seen several times live here and back in Bellingham in the day. There was a good article on them in the Japan Times the other day.
Dave Grohl and his wife (at the time - 1994?) Jennifer turned me on to the 5,6,7,8's. They were also really into Shonen Knife at the time. Since then, I've heard a little bit of the Pebbles as well. I think the 5,6,7,8's are still my favorite. Do they primarily play covers? So far, that's what I've heard from them for the most part.
Posted by: Ray | November 21, 2003 at 12:54 AM
They have some original stuff as well, I think that was their own song they were playing in Kill Bill. Actually, my favorite Japanese garage band is Super Snazz you should check out Diode City, a classic in my book. I also like Thee Michelle Gun Elephant and Teengenerate .
Posted by: MC | November 21, 2003 at 12:59 AM
I also dig on Teengenerate. Saw Teengenerate play with Guitar Wolf once at the Gibson House in Seattle. Cool shit. Lock and Loll!!! I will check out Super Snazz...
Posted by: Ray | November 21, 2003 at 10:46 PM