ZARD

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About ZARD

With its revolving cast of backing musicians, Zard was the driving force of frontwoman, vocalist, and lyricist Izumi Sakai. Zard first formed in 1991; by the following year, the band had released three albums and had sold units in the millions. Over the next years of the decade, the band released hit album after hit album, with each one selling at or above the million mark. In addition to pop sales supremacy, Sakai was known for her lyrical and written works, including books of her poetry. In 2006, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer, and in May of 2007, she was fatally injured after a fall down a set of stairs at her hospital. In memory of her work, a compilation of fan favorites was released in January of 2008. ~ Chris True

ORIGIN
Japan
FORMED
1991
GENRE
J-Pop

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