Bump of Chicken (バンプ・オブ・チキン, Banpu Obu Chikin) is a Japanese alternative rock group from Sakura, Chiba. The band members are Motoo Fujiwara (vocals, rhythm), Hiroaki Masukawa (guitar), Yoshifumi Naoi (bass) and Hideo Masu (drums).
Since their conception in 1994, they have released 27 singles and 10 albums. They are a popular group in Japan; every release since their third single, "Tentai Kansoku", has charted in the top ten on the Oricon Weekly Charts. Their music has been used in various video games and as theme songs for movies, television shows and anime in Japan.
Japanese Name: バンプ・オブ・チキン
Members:
Motoo Fujiwara (Vocals, Guitar)
Hiroaki Masukawa (Guitar)
Yoshifumi Naoi (Bass)
Hideo Masu (Drums)
Name Origin:
The popular explanation is that they originally wanted to name the band something along the lines of "Coward Strikes Back” (or counterattack from the weak man). They decided to use the word "Bump” for "Strike” and "Chicken” for "Coward”.
From: Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Genre(s):
Alternative rock,
indie rock,
electronic rock
Active From: 1994-present