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Inspired by Western acts such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, evolves Japanese kayoukyoku pop of the 50s into Japan’s first rock genre.
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The Kabushiki-gaisha Orikon formed. It provides information on the Japanese music industry and its charts are a significant aspect to its popularity.
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The Yellow Magic Orchestra formed, endorsing the Electricpop genre.
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Japanese alternative and noise rock genres flourish. Japanese rock flow into different genres including punk rock , heavy metal, and hardcore rock.
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Japan popularizes the power metal genre.
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Popular music sees rising use in other media such as film, anime, TV and dramas
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The first Fuji Rock Festival is held
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Glay, a Japanese rock band holds a concert with 200,000 people in attendance, the largest ever in Japan.