RAG FAIR announces hiatus

The six-member band RAG FAIR, known for leading the a cappella boom in recent years, will be going on hiatus at the end of March. Although the group plans to reunite sometime in the future, the members will be working on solo careers starting in April.

RAG FAIR formed in 1999 and made their major label debut in December 2001, making this their 10th anniversary year. In June 2002, they took the top two spots on the single sales rankings, and that same year they were invited to NHK’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen, further fueling the a cappella boom.

About a year ago, the group discussed their future and decided to each pursue separate paths for now, though their specific plans have not yet been revealed. However, it appears that they will continue holding their popular live entertainment stage show Non Stop Hour, but in a different format. They last held it in the fall of 2010.

Before their planned hiatus, they have a tour scheduled from February 19 to March 20 taking them to Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.

Source:
Sports Hochi