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Yellow Magic Orchestra

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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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Japan
Founded
1978
Genres
Labels
Roadrunner Records
Epic
Moonshine Music
commmons
A&M Records
Last updated: August 5th, 2023·MusicBrainz

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