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Takeshi Terauchi & The Blue Jeans, also known as Terry and The Blue Jeans, is a notable rock band that has undergone various lineup changes since its formation. The band originated in 1962 as a rockabilly group, featuring early members Takeshi Terauchi, Hachiro Suzuki, Naoaki Hori, Kunimitsu Fuyuume, Osamu Arima, and Masayuki Hori. In 1964, they transitioned into the surf beat genre with a new lineup that included Takeshi Terauchi, Kunihiko Kase, Masami Ichikawa, Shiro Ishibashi, Fumio Kudo, and Hachiro Suzuki. Their career reached a significant milestone in 1966 when they served as the opening act for The Beatles during their live performance in Japan, although Kunihiko Kase left the group just before the event to see the Beatles from the audience. Around the same time, Takeshi Terauchi faced health issues that nearly led him to leave the group for medical treatment. The band made their record debut in 1967 during the GS era with members George Tagawa, Kazuo Okamoto, Hiroshi Nishimura, Isao Asakura, Izumi Wada, and Ryuji Hoshi. In the 1970s, they evolved into a rock band with a new lineup that included Takeshi Terauchi, Mikio Aida, Shiro Ishibashi,

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