[J-Pop/Rock] A roundup of bands with cool singing bassists

When you think of someone playing an instrument and singing in a rock band, most people picture a guitarist-vocalist.

In reality, it’s most common for the guitarist to stand at the front, and it’s relatively rare for members of the rhythm section—like the bassist or drummer—to handle lead vocals.

That’s precisely why bands with a bassist as the lead vocalist tend to be distinctive and unique.

In this article, we highlight Japanese bands that feature a bass-vocalist, introducing them across different eras and genres.

You might even discover that the singer in a band you love has actually been singing while playing the bass!