Artist:
Japan

Formed/Debut:
1974

Classic Years:
1978-1982

Classic 1970s Line-Up:
David Sylvian (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Rob Dean (guitar), Mick Karn (bass, sax, vocals), Richard Barbieri (keyboards, synths), Steve Jansen (drums)

Other 1970s Band Members/Players:
N/A

1970s Albums:
Adolescent Sex (1978), Obscure Alternatives (1978), Quiet Life (1979)

1970s Hits:
“Adolescent Sex” (1978), “Life In Tokyo” (1979)

Cherry Stereo‘s Album Picks:
Quiet Life

Cherry Stereo‘s Recommended Tracks:
“Obscure Alternatives” (1978), “Quiet Life” (1979), “Life In Tokyo” (1979)

Interesting Fact:
Hugely influential, Japan most-notably inspired ’80s megastars Duran Duran.

Prime Fan Site:
Japan Nightporter

More Japan at Cherry Stereo :
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