Guitar Wolf is a Japanese rock band formed in Nagasaki in 1987. The band consists of three members: Seiji (vocals and guitar), Billy (bass) and Toru (drums). The members of the band are known for their wild and energetic live performances, often involving the destruction of their instruments.
Guitar Wolf's sound is heavily influenced by the primitive rockabilly, punk and garage rock of the 1950s and 1960s. They also incorporate elements of rock and roll, surf music, and noise rock into their sound, and often perform their songs in the traditional Japanese tuning. Guitar Wolf's songs typically feature fast tempos and heavy distortion, as well as lyrics dealing with rock and roll, science fiction, and Japanese pop culture.
Guitar Wolf has released over a dozen studio albums, several live albums, and a handful of compilation albums. Their best-known album is their 1998 release, Jet Generation, which featured the single, "Jet Generation". The album was released in the United States by the Matador label and reached #9 on the Billboard Alternative Albums chart.
Guitar Wolf has also released a handful of singles and EPs, including the single "Rock-N-Roll Etiquette", which was featured in the film "Shall We Dance?". In addition to their own material, they have also contributed songs to several compilations, such as the tribute album, "Tribute to The Ramones".
Guitar Wolf is one of the most influential and popular bands in Japanese rock and have often been referred to as the "Kings of Japanese Rock". They have toured extensively throughout Japan and the United States and have performed at numerous international music festivals. Guitar Wolf has also been featured in numerous films, television shows, and video games, including the cult classic "Wild Zero".
Guitar Wolf continues to tour and record to this day, bringing their high-energy brand of rock and roll to fans around the world.
Birthday
Sept. 22, 1963