ZAMZA
2011/01/01
ZAMZA, who was previously known as ZAMZA’N BANSHEE, is a rock band who is full of energy, often experimenting with rock 'n' roll. ZINC sings mostly in English. His voice, somewhat fraying while the compositions showcase musical talents of various members are heavy and without restraint. With an album released in the USA and another Japanese released on the way, ZAMZA’s style is well worth the att…… more
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi
2011/01/01
Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi has near deity-status in his home country of Japan. He's regarded as one of the top personalities in the country and is a drama and film actor as well as a musician. With several million albums and singles sold, his presence on the music scene has been an influence for many musicians over the past 30 years. Tsuyoshi's fans show an immense passion and love for the "wolf" (his pe…… more
Kazuko Matsumura
2011/01/01
Kazuko Matsumura made a stunning debut on April 21st, 1980 from Victor, singing with long hair and playing the Tsugaru Shamisen, which was a unique style to say the least. Her motto for the year of her debut was “kaettekita yannshuu Enka” Matsumura’s debut single “Kaette koiyo” was a huge hit, winning her with the 22nd Japan Record Rookie Title. The following year in 1981 she was invited to the …… more
Kosetsu Minami
2011/01/01
Kosetsu Minami was born in Oita in 1949, and formed the band Kaguyahime since 1970. Its distinctive musicianship and vitality taking Japan's nascent folk music scene by storm, Kaguyahime released a string of million-sellers, including Kandagawa, Akachochin and Imoto, and six albums that were number one sellers.
After Kaguyahime disbanded in 1975, Minami continued to produce big hits such as Natsu…… more
JUNICHI INAGAKI
2011/01/01
Inagaki was born and raised in Sendai, the capital of Miyagi Prefecture, and graduated from Miyagi Prefectural Technical High School. One of his earliest musical influences was Stevie Wonder. While a student in middle school, he joined a local band called Faces as a vocalist and drummer. Later, he also performed in bands that entertained United States military personnel stationed in Yokosuka and …… more