Japan (band)

Japan were an English music group formed in 1974 in Catford, South London by David Sylvian (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steve Jansen (drums), Richard Barbieri (keyboards) and Mick Karn (bass guitar). Initially a glam-inspired group, Japan would develop their sound and style to incorporate electronic music, foreign influences, and an androgynous image, eventually becoming an influence on the UK's early-1980s New Romantic scene.

Japan (band)

Japan were an English music group formed in 1974 in Catford, South London by David Sylvian (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Steve Jansen (drums), Richard Barbieri (keyboards) and Mick Karn (bass guitar). Initially a glam-inspired group, Japan would develop their sound and style to incorporate electronic music, foreign influences, and an androgynous image, eventually becoming an influence on the UK's early-1980s New Romantic scene.