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Yellow Magic Orchestra

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Yellow Magic Orchestra (abbreviated to YMO) was a Japanese electronic music band formed in Tokyo in 1978 by Haruomi Hosono (bass, keyboards, vocals), Yukihiro Takahashi (drums, lead vocals, occasional keyboards) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (keyboards, vocals). The group is considered influential and innovative in the field of popular electronic music. They were pioneers in their use of synthesizers, samp…

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Type: Group
Area: Japan
Founded: 1978
Genres: City Pop Electronic Electronica Electropop Synth-pop
Labels: Roadrunner Records

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Last updated: August 5th, 2023