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Hard rock musical groups from CaliforniaHeavy metal musical groups from California
Tsunami | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Jose, CA; USA |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1983-present |
| Labels | Enigma Records |
| Associated acts | Cinderella, Slaughter, Tom Keifer, Steven Adler, Guns N' Roses, Vixen |
| Members | Maximus Doug Denton Kosh Bobby Simcox Steve Tsutsumi |
| Past members | Tatsuya (Chris) Miyazaki, Tomotaka (Tom) Yamamoto, Scott Sherman, Jimmi Freeze |
Tsunami is a heavy metal band formed in San Jose, CA in the early 1980s. They were originally signed to Enigma Records, which released their self-titled debut album in 1983. Their first single “The Runaround” hit the Billboard charts at number 60 and was played on heavy rotation on almost 200 radio stations nationwide.[1] The band also received radio play of several other songs from their first album such as “Fade to Black” and “Firewater”.[2]
Contents
1 Early days
2 Reunion
3 Music for Heroes
4 Discography
4.1 Singles
4.2 Albums
5 References
6 External links
Early days
Bandmates Doug Denton, Tomotaka (Tom) Yamamoto, and Tatsuya (Chris) Miyazaki performed together throughout the Bay Area building up a local following. Bassist Maximus joined the band to help solidify the lineup for the writing and recording process of their first record, and Tsunami was born. After touring in support of their first album, Doug Denton left the band. Maximus continued on to record two more Tsunami albums, which brought Kosh, Steve Tsutsumi, and Bobby Simcox into the band.[3]
Reunion
After the death of original lead guitarist Chris Miyazaki, Maximus, Kosh and Steve Tsutsumi started talking about a Tsunami reunion in honor of Chris. Then, something happened that surprised everyone. Doug Denton asked if he could return for the reunion. With original lead singer Doug Denton back after 30 years, Tsunami has reunited.
Music for Heroes
The Tsunami reunion show will take place at the Music for Heroes benefit concert on September 26, 2015 in San Jose, California.[4] This will be the band's first performance with the original lead singer in 30 years.
Discography
Singles
The Runaround (Enigma Records, 1983)
Firewater (Enigma Records, 1983)
Fade to Black (Enigma Records, 1983)
Money (Intercord Records, 1990)
Honeymoon Night (Tsunami Records, 2004)
Albums
Tsunami (Enigma, 1983)
Tough Under Fire (Intercord Records, 1990)
Stand Against the Wickedness (Tsunami Records, 2004)
References
^ Whitburn, Joel (2008-01-01). Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780898201741..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ "Tsunami (16) - Tsunami". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
^ "Tsunami (USA) - complete achievements". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
^ "Music For Heroes". musicforheroes.org. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
External links
- http://www.discogs.com/Tsunami-Tsunami/release/2804935
- http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Tsunami/Tsunami/454394
- http://www.therealtsunami.com
http://www.musicforheres.org[permanent dead link]
- http://www.koshmusic.com
