Southern All Stars to split in 2009

Monday 19th May, 07:04 AM JST

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timeon at 03:16 PM JST - 19th May

I don't like Japanese music too much, but all respect for Sazan. Sorry to hear they split and hopefully we'll see them back together in a few years. Best of luck to all of them!
USNinJapan2 at 03:19 PM JST - 19th May

iyomishimaboy

Southern All Stars' last album debuted at #1 only three years ago. That's pretty damn current if you ask me. I think they're more relevent to the current music scene than you give them credit. Don't forget that the older generations may have trouble keeping up with new music and artists but the opposite isn't true. I'm willing to bet that a high percentage of the under-20 Japanese crowd not only know who SAS is but can sing their songs when they karaoke.
soothsayer at 03:47 PM JST - 19th May

"If they are legends why is it I have never heard of them? Oh yes, I have some taste in music!"

That's an interesting statement. Ignorance equals taste. There's a valuable lesson to be learnt here.

Anyhow, they may break up, but good music never dies, so I'll be singing along to Tsunami with thebottomline in that big ol' karaoke box in the sky. What a song!
soothsayer at 03:48 PM JST - 19th May

"If they are legends why is it I have never heard of them? Oh yes, I have some taste in music!"

That's an interesting statement. Ignorance equals taste. There's a valuable lesson to be learnt here.

Anyhow, they may break up, but good music never dies, so I'll be singing along to Tsunami with thebottomline in that big ol' karaoke box in the sky. What a song!
SushiSake3 at 04:56 PM JST - 19th May

SAS are freaking awesome! As thebottomline said 'These guys should be global superstars'

If you want entertainment, check out their latest New Years Eve 2007 CD-DVD double set in the record shops now. It had me dancing in front of my computer screen :-)

Honestly, they are the best band I've ever come across anywhere.

Here's some info on Wikipedia about them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SouthernAllStars
SushiSake3 at 04:58 PM JST - 19th May

BTW, SAS are still so hot they have members only ticket sale concerts, and still pack out massive stadiums. Gotta admit though, without Kuwata-san, SAS wouldn't be flash.

With him, they freak your head :-)
Nessie at 05:46 PM JST - 19th May

I think they're more relevent to the current music scene than you give them credit.

In the same way Aerosmith and other dino-rockers are, USNin.
Betting at 07:01 PM JST - 19th May

If they are taking a break in 2009, why announce it now? Seems just a little odd.
maninjapan79 at 07:53 PM JST - 19th May

Betting, it gives them time to set up the 'farewell for a while' tour I woudl guess and sell all that extra merchandise.
himasan at 10:48 PM JST - 19th May

Good riddance!
Stallion at 11:29 PM JST - 19th May

As for SAS, definitely one of the best Japanese of the past 20 years. That doesn't make them great, but they are still a notch or three above most.

"Elly, my love, soooooooo sweeeeeeet" Still gives me goosebumps. And her name aint even Elly
DenshaDeGO at 01:05 PM JST - 20th May

I don't like their music, but I like the lead singer. He's been on a few TV shows in the past and he's got a good sense of humor.
DenshaDeGO at 01:05 PM JST - 20th May

I don't like their music, but I like the lead singer. He's been on a few TV shows in the past and he's got a good sense of humor.
Bogi at 09:41 AM JST - 21st May

I'm not gonna miss them much. Didn't mind their music years ago but now it all sounds the same.

On another note, some of you have said you've never heard of them! Echoing another post, what are you doing HERE?? In terms of popularity they're the Beatles of Japan - only they're career is more than twice as long! I heard them within a week of arriving in Japan.

Let me guess, bubble people?
zaichik at 01:37 PM JST - 22nd May

They have had some duff moments, but songs like Itoshi no Eri and Tsunami are absolutely superb. My friend's husband (who was in the JSDF - looked mighty fine in his uniform on their wedding day in Glasgow 6 years ago) used to rock those two songs at karaoke.