| amplified | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hong Kong |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Label(s) | Sony Music |
| Website | http://www.amplified-net.jp/ |
| Members | |
| Chris Edwards Terrence Ma Kai-Yuan Neo |
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Amplified is a rock band consisting of three 17 year-old boys from Hong Kong. While from Hong Kong, the band is primarily known in Japan. They were discovered through Sony Music Japan's International Audition, and signed to the Sony subsidiary DEFStar Records. Their debut single, "Mr. Raindrop" was used as the second ending theme for the anime Gintama. Their debut album, Turn It Up!, was released on August 2, 2006. Their second album, titled Sesh the Sweet Sounds, was released on July 25th, 2007. The new lead track is named "Elevator". The music video was shot entirely inside a set of elevators in Tokyo. Amplified was the opening act for part of Ellegarden's 2007 tour of Japan.
Members
- Chris Edwards: vocals and guitar
- Terrence Ma: vocals and bass
- Kai-Yuan Neo: drums
All three members of the band grew up in Hong Kong and attended Chinese International School. They now currently attend St. Paul's School in Concord, NH.
