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Japanese rock band renowned for blending alternative rock, pop punk, and post-hardcore influences with bilingual lyrics.Formed in Tokyo in 2005, the band consists of Takahiro Moriuchi (Taka, vocals), Toru Yamashita (guitar), Ryota Kohama (bass), and Tomoya Kanki (drums). They debuted with indie releases before signing with A-Sketch in 2007, later achieving international success through strategic English-language transitions and global tours.

• The name 'ONE OK ROCK' derives from 'one o'clock' (wan o'clock), referencing their 1 AM weekend rehearsal times. The pronunciation twist ('OK' instead of 'O'C') reflects Japanese-English phonetic play.
• Original guitarist Alex Onizawa left in 2009 amid drug scandal allegations, causing the band to shift from post-hardcore to mainstream rock. This pivotal change sparked their commercial breakthrough.
• They collaborated with global stars like Avril Lavigne (Listen) and Ed Sheeran (Renegades), intentionally increasing English lyrics post-2015 to target worldwide audiences.
• Noted for extreme live performances: drummer Tomoya once played drums while hospitalized with an IV drip, and vocalist Taka performed 2018 tour dates with torn ankle ligaments.
• Hold Budokan Arena records: first band to perform 4 consecutive sold-out nights (2013) and first artist to livestream concerts there during COVID-19 lockdowns (2020).