The Vapors
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The Vapors are an English new wave and power pop band that initially existed between 1978 and 1981. They had a hit with the song "Turning Japanese", which reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980[4] and No. 36 in the US Billboard Hot 100.
English music group
The Vapors | |
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 The Vapors, 1980. Left to right: Edward Bazalgette, David Fenton, Steve Smith, Howard Smith. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Genres | New wave,[1] power pop,[2] punk rock[3] |
| Years active | 1978–1981, 2016–present |
| Labels | United Artists, Liberty, RT Industries, Elektra |
| Members | David Fenton Edward Bazalgette Steve Smith Michael Bowes Dan Fenton |
| Past members | Howard Smith Michael Hedges Michael Jordan Robert Kemp Bob Heard Steve Hampton |
| Website | thevapors |