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Spitz (スピッツ) is a Japanese rock band formed in 1987 and are particularly famous for their songs used in Japanese television dramas and Commercial Tie Ups. Spitz are the 20th top selling band in Japan.
After meeting in Shizuoka in 1986, Spitz fashioned their sound around melodic pop/rock groups like the Beatles. Issuing their debut album, SPITZ, in 1991, the band went unnoticed for several years, but became very popular in 1995 with the release of their 11th single Robinson and 6th album Hachimitsu. One of their most famous songs, Sora mo Toberu Hazu, was featured as the theme song of Hakusen Nagashi, a popular drama, and is used frequently in school graduation ceremonies. Several of their songs were featured in the anime Honey and Clover. As of April 2007, Spitz had released 32 singles and 15 albums.
The name “Spitz” was derived from a German word meaning sharp and pointed. This was intended to describe the band when they first started. It is said that Kusano searched for a name containing the letters ‘S’ and ‘P’ which USANi likes. They were also influenced by a dog named “spits” from the popular Shōwa period.
Members:
Masamune Kusano (草野マサムネ Kusano Masamune, real name 草野正宗 (same pronunciation)).
Vocals, guitar, and songwriting. Born on December 21, 1967 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Fukuoka Prefectural Jōnan High School, as well as from Musashino Art University with a degree in Design.
Tetsuya Miwa (三輪テツヤ Miwa Tetsuya, real name 三輪徹也 (same pronunciation)). Guitar. Born on May 17, 1967 in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Fujieda Meisei High School and Bunka Fashion College.
Akihiro Tamura (田村明浩 Tamura Akihiro). Bass guitar, band leader. Born on May 31, 1967 in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Shizuoka Prefectural Fujieda East High School. Attended Tokyo Zokei University, but left before graduating.
Tatsuo Sakiyama (崎山龍男 Sakiyama Tatsuo). Drums. Born on October 25, 1967 in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from Tochigi Prefectural Sano High School and Bunka Fashion College.
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