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Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 60s

Here, we introduce Japanese bands—ranging from four-and-a-half tatami mat rock, to neo-rock, and even what was once called new music—that we recommend for men in their 60s.

Why not take a moment to remember your youth, when you held a folk guitar and listened to the radio?

Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 60s (1–10)

The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu

TULIP “Back When Rainbows and Sneakers” (Lyric Video)
The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu

The term “New Music” was used to refer to the sophisticated pop music of the 1970s and ’80s, and Tulip were its leading pioneers.

Their high tenor vocals and choral work—hallmarks of their appeal—are unmatched by anyone.

Your BalladSera Masanori & Tsuisto

Sera Masanori & Twist, the band that took the world by storm with their uniquely powerful vocals.

This song was their debut, but you can already sense a mature polish to it, no doubt thanks to their extensive live performance experience.

Sera himself has begun taking on roles as a middle-aged actor, and it makes me feel that the times have moved on.

Shake hip!kome kome CLUB

Kome Kome Club “Shake Hip!” (1986)
Shake hip!kome kome CLUB

This is a Japanese band sound by the artist Kome Kome Club, whose music—evolving with a glamorous mood—and high-sense vocal work have garnered tremendous support.

It’s a stylish, vibrant composition with a grandeur that matches well even with men in their 60s.

Recommended Japanese bands for men in their 60s (11–20)

Be kind to othersTHE BLUE HEARTS

This is the band sound of The Blue Hearts, who have established a legendary position as artists whose energetic vocals and worldview inspired Japan during the Showa era.

It features a powerful sound highly favored by men in their 60s, delivering an impressive, perfectly matched experience.

MarionetteBOØWY

BOØWY, the legendary band whose rock sound and catchy kayōkyoku-style developments created an unmistakable individuality.

Even now, the guitar riffs are incredibly powerful, aren’t they? Many of today’s leaders in the music and television industries grew up listening to this sound, and those songs still echo today.

Can’t Stop the RomanticC-C-B

This is the band sound of C-C-B, a group that drew attention for being quick to incorporate electronic sounds, resulting in works with a pop sound and an uplifting, fun atmosphere.

It stands out as a familiar and approachable work for the generation now in their 60s as well.

Self ControlTM NETWORK

Self Control/TM NETWORK (Cover by DREAMING MONSTER)
Self ControlTM NETWORK

Due in part to Tetsuya Komuro’s personal circumstances as the core of their sound-making, their future activities are uncertain.

Still, the template from the ’90s—bringing techno sounds into Japan’s pop scene and turning them into mega-hits—was undeniably TM Network.

All the members are around sixty now, and the times have moved on…