Melon (band)
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Melon was a group formed by former The Plastics members Toshio Nakanishi
and Chica Sato
. When The Plastics broke up in 1982, Toshio went to New York
and formed Melon with friends Percy Jones of Brand X
, Dougie Bowne of The Lounge Lizards
, and Bernie Worrell of Funkadelic
and Chica Sato
, former vocalist of The Plastics, trying to merge funk with Japanese and became known as a quirky, exotic, pop band. Chica’s appearances in Toshi’s projects since Melon have dwindled, but Toshio continues collaborating music acts, changing sounds and names: Tycoon Tosh, Group of Gods, Love T.K.O., Major Force and Skylab being some of the most often used.
Toshio Nakanishi
Toshio Nakanishi aka Tycoon-to$h is a musician and an artist who is best known as the founding member of Plastics in 1976. He was a part of techno pop fever in Japan and first pioneer of Japanese Hip Hop scene with Major Force...
and Chica Sato
Chica Sato
Chica Sato sang with The Plastics and then went on to form Melon with Toshio Nakanishi.-References:...
. When The Plastics broke up in 1982, Toshio went to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and formed Melon with friends Percy Jones of Brand X
Brand X
Brand X was a jazz fusion band active between 1975–1980 and 1992-1999. Noted members included Phil Collins , Percy Jones , John Goodsall and Robin Lumley ....
, Dougie Bowne of The Lounge Lizards
The Lounge Lizards
The Lounge Lizards are a jazz group formed in 1978 by saxophone player John Lurie.Initially a tongue in cheek "fake jazz" combo, drawing on punk rock and no wave as much as jazz, The Lounge Lizards have since become respected for their creative and distinctive sound.-History:Lounge Lizards were...
, and Bernie Worrell of Funkadelic
Funkadelic
Funkadelic was an American band most prominent during the 1970s. The band and its sister act Parliament, both led by George Clinton, began the funk music culture of that decade.-History:...
and Chica Sato
Chica Sato
Chica Sato sang with The Plastics and then went on to form Melon with Toshio Nakanishi.-References:...
, former vocalist of The Plastics, trying to merge funk with Japanese and became known as a quirky, exotic, pop band. Chica’s appearances in Toshi’s projects since Melon have dwindled, but Toshio continues collaborating music acts, changing sounds and names: Tycoon Tosh, Group of Gods, Love T.K.O., Major Force and Skylab being some of the most often used.
Albums
- Do You Like Japan? (1982) Alfa Records
- Do The Pithecan - Happy Age (1984) (12", Pin) Fuzz Dance Records
- Deep Cut (1987) Epic Records
- Hardcore Hawaiian (1987) Epic Records
- Shinjuku Bladerunner (1987) Alfa Records, Inc.
- Do You Like Japan? (2005) Sony Music Direct (Japan) Inc.
- Stop Hitting Yourself! (2009) 2:00AM Tapes Inc.
Singles
- "Serious Japanese" (1985) Ten Records Ltd. (10 Records)
- "The Gate of Japonesia" (1987) Epic Records