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.

Band Members

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Guitar Wolf originally consisted of Seiji (Guitar Wolf), Billy (Bass Wolf), and Toru (Drum Wolf). Billy/Bass Wolf died in Tokyo on March 31, 2005, presumably from a heart attack after coming off the last leg of their U.S. tour. ^* In September of 2005, Guitar Wolf played their first show with their new bassist, U.G.

Influence

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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.

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