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Fishmans
Sign in to saveare a Japanese band formed in Minato, Tokyo in 1987. They were founded by vocalist Shinji Sato, guitarist Kensuke Ojima, and drummer Kin-Ichi Motegi. Bassist Yuzuru Kashiwabara joined the band in 1988, followed by keyboardist Hakase-Sun in 1990. Kensuke Ojima left the band in 1994, and Hakase-Sun followed suit in 1995. They are known for their unique psychedelic sound, dub rhythms, and dream-pop reverie. Their music is distinguished by the distinctive vocals of the late lead singer Shinji Sato, the textural drumming of Kin-Ichi Motegi, and rocksteady basslines of Yuzuru Kashiwabara.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Fishmans
- Musical artist.image
- FishmansBand.jpg
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.caption
- Fishmans in 1996. Left to right:Yuzuru Kashiwabara, Shinji Sato, Kin-ichi Motegi
- Musical artist.origin
- Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- Musical artist.years_active
- –1999, 2005–present
- Musical artist.current_members
- Kin-ichi Motegi Yuzuru Kashiwabara Hakase-Sun
- Musical artist.past_members
- Shinji Sato Kensuke Ojima Susumu Hisamatsu
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- Official website
- www.fishmans.jp
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- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1999-00-00
- inception
- 1987-00-00
- start of work period
- 1987-00-00
- social media followers
- 20929
- Commons category
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Article
22 sectionsContents
- History
- 1987–1995: Early years
- 1995–1998: ''Kūchū Camp'', ''Long Season'', and ''Uchū Nippon Setagaya''
- 1998–2004: ''Otokotachi no Wakare'', death of Sato, and disbandment
- 2004–present: Reunions, cult popularity, and reissues
- Members
- Current members
- Current supporting members
- Former members
- Former supporting members
- Timeline
- Discography
- Studio albums
- EPs
- Live albums
- Compilations
- Singles
- Videos (Live and Compiled Live)
- Videos (Music Video)
- Videos (on Space Shower TV)
- References
- External links
are a Japanese band formed in Minato, Tokyo in 1987. They were founded by vocalist Shinji Sato, guitarist Kensuke Ojima, and drummer Kin-Ichi Motegi. Bassist Yuzuru Kashiwabara joined the band in 1988, followed by keyboardist Hakase-Sun in 1990. Kensuke Ojima left the band in 1994, and Hakase-Sun followed suit in 1995. They are known for their unique psychedelic sound, dub rhythms, and dream-pop reverie. Their music is distinguished by the distinctive vocals of the late lead singer Shinji Sato, the textural drumming of Kin-Ichi Motegi, and rocksteady basslines of Yuzuru Kashiwabara.
In 1999, lead vocalist and songwriter Shinji Sato suddenly died, forcing the band to suspend activities. However, in 2005, leader Kin-Ichi Motegi's passion led to the band reuniting. The band continues to perform Shinji Sato's songs. While never achieving widespread commercial success during their active years, Fishmans gradually accumulated an international cult following and wider recognition.