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The band Guitar Wolf, founded in Japan in 1987 , are known for their piercing vocals and extremely loud style of Garage Punk that emphasized heavy distortion. They coined the phrase "Jett Rock 'n' Roll", which they also used to describe their musical style - an energetic cross between The Ramones , Rockabilly , classic Punk , and Noise Rock . Their 1999 album Jet Generation is purported to be the loudest CD ever made. BAND MEMBERS Guitar Wolf originally consisted of Seiji (Guitar Wolf), Billy (Bass Wolf), and Toru (Drum Wolf). Billy/Bass Wolf passed away in of 2005 , Guitar Wolf played their first show with their new Bassist , U.G. INFLUENCE Guitar Wolf was predated by a series of similar Japanese bands such as Teengenerate and Supersnazz, although none achieved the cult status this trio did. Since their inception, they have influenced a neo-renaissance of Punk Rock in Japan . JETT ROCK 'N' ROLL Jett Rock 'n' Roll is a term coined by Guitar Wolf to describe their musical style. It is conglomeration of Punk , traditional Rock , heavy distortion, and screaming that has only ever been applied to their band. The name is derived from the last name of musician Joan Jett , whom Guitar Wolf frontman Seiji considers his greatest influence. See King Brothers for one such band that is influenced by Guitar Wolf. Guitar Wolf often touts itself as "The World's Greatest Jett Rock 'n' Roll Band". DISCOGRAPHY Vinyl LPs
Studio albums
Live albums Singles
A tribute album, entitled ''I Love Guitar Wolf Very Much'', was recorded in 2004 . Song covers
VIDEOS Guitar Wolf starred in the comedy/horror film, '' Wild Zero '', directed by Tetsuro Takeuchi. The band plays themselves as they take on crazed fans, Zombies , and an Alien Invasion . A sequel is in the works. Guitar Wolf also appeared in the American B-movie ''Sore Losers'', where they played aliens. A collection of Guitar Wolf's most popular videos and live performances have been compiled into a limited edition DVD entitled ''Red Idol''. LIVE EXPERIENCE Guitar Wolf is well known for a frenetic live show. They sometimes rely on elaborate stage poductions, including lighted banners, comedically-oversized speakers, and micophones that spew fire. There is little-to-no time in between songs and the band has been known, on many occasions, to play completely nonstop through their entire set. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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