HY

HY is a Japanese rock music band formed in year 2000 by five high school friends in Okinawa. Their name comes from the initials of their hometown, Higashi Yakena. The band became popular by performing music in the streets. Their first album Departure (Okinawa-only) sold out immediately. In 2002, the band did a live performance with American group, Linkin Park.

 Members 
 Hideyuki Sinzato born December 4, 1983 - guitar, vocals, rap
 Syun Naka born October 5, 1983 - drums, rap
 Sinsuke Kyoda born July 17, 1983 - bass
 Izumi Nakasone born January 11, 1983 - keyboard, vocals
 Yuuhei Miyazato born February 1, 1984 - guitar

Category:Japanese rock bands
Category:2000 establishments in Japan