The Japps
The Japs
Dublin 1981 – 198?
Line up;
Iggy Guitar & Vocals
Fitzy Keyboards
Joe O’Connor Bass
Stewart McMillan Drums
The Japs rose from the ashes of two of Ireland’s finest rock bands of 1980 – 81; Fizzy and Iggy, late of Katmadu, and Doish from the Bogey Boys, make up the core of the band. And such is the level of talent in the band that after only being together for four weeks they secured a prestige position on tour with superstar Hazel O’Connor. Having already attracted the interest of several major British record companies, the bands long term aim is the American record market. But they intend to be based in Ireland for the next six months. During that time they will be playing and building their following here. Catch them at The Showboat in Waterford on Wednesday, 13th January.
24/12/1981 Rockalls
The Japs
Iggy Ward Guitar & Vocals
Dosh Nagle Bass & Vocals
Fitzie Keyboards & Vocals
Dave Gaynor Drums
Jessie & Sandra Vocals
Dec to Feb 1981/82 Bubbles night club for under age fans
09/10/1981 Sligo with Hazel O’Connor
Dec 1981 McGonagles Sunday night res
24/12/1981 Rockalls, Bray
30/01/1982 Non Stop Pop RTE2
Japs recorded demo tape at Slane Recording Studio, other bands recorded here Tokyo Ol, Possers, Katmandu, Enzymes, Prophecy, Decisions Decisions
11/01/1982 RTE’s Younglines
15/01/1982 Slattery’s, Sallins
19/02/1982 nearest Sunday they play Bubbles disco under 18 shows 3pm
15/03/1982 Sportsmans Inn, Dublin
24/10/1981 RTE show Anything Goes
13/11/1981 Milestone, Balbriggan Drogheda Independent The group, which backed Hazel O’Connor on her Irish tour, had problems of their own when the drummer and two female backing vocalists left but these have been sorted out.
26/11/1981 Teach Concraid, Duleek
12/12/1981 Milestone, Balbriggan
16/12/1981 Cliff Castle, Dalkey
13/01/1982 Showboat, Waterford
Japs recorded demo tape at Slane Recording Studio, at this time the tracks recorded are not known.</p>