The Pillows
Japanese musical group; alternative rock band
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The Pillows were a Japanese alternative rock band formed in Hokkaido in 1989. Originally a quartet, vocalist and rhythm guitarist Sawao Yamanaka, lead guitarist Yoshiaki Manabe and drummer Shinichiro Sato continued the band as a trio for another 33 years, following the departure of bassist Kenji Ueda in 1992. They are best known in the West for providing the soundtrack for the anime series FLCL. The Pillows announced their disbandment at the end of January 2025, and Sato died from cancer in March 2026.
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X (Twitter): @thepillowsJPN
Facebook: @thepillowsjpn
YouTube: the pillows
Spotify: 6ilYV5oF8whllOnm4VZlYR
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