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Japan's evolution from rather humble glam rock beginnings into stylish synth pop (and beyond) made the British group one of the more intriguing and successful artists of their era. Formed in London in 1974, Japan began its existence as a quintet comprised of singer/songwriter David Sylvian, bassist Mick Karn, keyboardist Richard Barbieri, drummer (and Sylvian's brother) Steve Jansen and guitarist Rob Dean. In their primary incarnation, the group emulated the sound and image of glam rockers like David Bowie ... Read More

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Reston, VaUs
Friday June 26 2009 02:59 PM
Mick Karn is the best bassist
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Friday May 29 2009 11:20 AM
Japan rule....always have....always will.
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Wednesday May 20 2009 12:59 PM
Hi my name's Mark Deacon & I live in Folkestone, Kent. Japan are & have always been my most favourite group. They'll most certainly remain my best group for the rest of my life I'm certain. Godbless the band & thank you all for so many happy years of listening:-)XXX
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Sunday April 19 2009 09:27 AM
I loved the Adolescent Sex album :)!
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Sunday April 12 2009 05:05 AM
Nail on the head Barry Nightporter just gets my vote
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Sunday March 29 2009 01:59 PM
got to be night porter
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Sunday March 29 2009 01:59 PM
just bloody brilliant time in my life
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Sunday March 29 2009 01:55 PM
japan and everything
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Sunday March 29 2009 01:54 PM
my heroes
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Toronto CanadaCa
Tuesday March 24 2009 04:04 PM
Dreamy,so romantic & lyrical in their time.. love their sound then and now..