Big in Japan - Definition and Overview

Big in Japan was a New Wave band from the late 1970s, best known as the source of future musicians in more well-known bands.

Members

• Budgie - later of The Slits and then Siouxsie & the Banshees
• Ian Broudie - later of Original Mirrors, the Lightning Seeds and then a respected producer
• Bill Drummond - later of KLF, Lori & the Chameleons and the Zoo record label
• Dave Balfe - later also of Lori & the Chameleons, and Teardrop Explodes and the Food record label
• Jayne Casey - later of Pink Military and Pink Industry
• Holly Johnson - later of Frankie Goes to Hollywood
• Ken Ward and Phil Allen - no further musical activity