Rain (Japanese band)

Ra:IN
Ra:IN at Japan Expo in Paris, 2009.
Background information
OriginJapan
Genres
Years active2002–present
LabelsDanger Crue
MembersPata
Michiaki
DIE
Ryu
Past membersTetsu
WebsiteOfficial site

Ra:IN (an acronym for "Rock and Inspiration") is a Japanese instrumental rock band. Formed in 2002 by guitarist Pata, bassist Michiaki and drummer Tetsu, the group is signed to the Danger Crue label. The only things that the musicians decide on in advance are a song's title, intro and ending, everything else is improvised. Former hide with Spread Beaver keyboardist DIE joined the band in May 2007, and Tetsu left in April 2014, being replaced on the drums by Ryu. They have released three albums, three singles, and have toured extensively, including international shows in China, Taiwan, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Russia.