
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
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