The Wanderers (4)

An oi!/punk rock band from Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan. Formed in 1983, mostly active in Kansai area (Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto etc) until breaking up in 1986. The first double 7" came out after they had already been broken up. Their singer Taishō (Akira) moved to Tokyo shortly after, then reformed the band there with a new lineup in 1987. Disbanded in 1991. They were one of the earliest Japanese oi! bands. The Wanderers reformed again in 2011 after long years of inactivity. Line-up (as of 2013): Taisho - Vocals Chuma - Guitar Kochi - Bass ローリング竹村 (Rolling Takemura) - Drums