synffJapan were an English new wave band formed in 1974 in Catford, South London by David Sylvian, Steve Jansen (drums) and Mick Karn, joined the following year by Richard Barbieri (keyboards) and Rob Dean.
Initially a glam rock-inspired band, Japan developed their sound and androgynous look to…
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Chairlift, David Sylvian, Duran Duran, Giorgio Moroder + 1 more
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1980 · EP
