Fire Bomber

Fire Bomber (ファイヤーボンバー Faiyābonbā) is a rock band from the Macross 7 series. The group is one of Freyja Wion's inspirations along with Lynn Minmay, Sheryl Nome, and Ranka Lee. Some of pilot Chuck Mustang's attacks are named after their songs.

Description
Fire Bomber was pivotal in the defeat of the alien Protodeviln after it was discovered that their music was the only thing capable of affecting them.

While it's unclear when exactly Fire Bomber was first formed, it is known that Ray Lovelock was once a fighter pilot, wandering aimlessly after getting shot down and losing his best friend in combat. It is during this time that Lovelock encounters the hot-blooded 7-year old Basara Nekki, and takes him under his wing. Seven years later, they form a band, with the 14-year-old Basara as the lead vocalist and Lovelock as a keytar player. They are soon joined by drummer Veffidas Feaze, a former Zentradi wrestler.

In 2038 AD, Lovelock and Basara move to the Macross 7. Several members join the group, but none could get along with Basara.

In March 2045 AD, Mylene Jenius joins the group as bass and accompanying vocalist. They make their first debut in City 7, with mixed results. However, a famous music promoter, Akiko Houjoh, recognizes Fire Bomber's potential, and begins making moves to help the group out. Hostilities soon break out as the mysterious alien Varuta forces begin attacking the colony fleet. This prompts Basara to pilot his VF-19 Kai "Fire" Valkyrieand sing on the battlefield. As time goes on, this peculiar behavior begins to attract an audience, and soon, the group starts to receive recognition for their antics.

By April, a music agent, Akiko, debuts Fire Bomber's first single "Planet Dance". The band also performed in a two hours drama, with lead vocalists Basara and Mylene starring as the legendary Lynn Minmay and Hikaru Ichijyo. Audience ratings shot through the roof, recording a 94% market. Fire Bomber's popularity soarded, and "Planet Dance" landed 8th place in the City 7 musical chart. Their 2nd single "Sweet Fantasy" debuted in second place in the musical chart shortly after.

In September, Fire Bomber is is recruited to form the independent force known as the "Sound Force" after it was discovered that Basara's singing had a profound effect on the Protodevlin forces.

Soon after, Fire Bomber's reputation became legendary as they led the assault to defeat the Protodevlin forces, and save the Macross 7 fleet.