Terauchi, Takeshi
Eleki Bushi 1966-1974
The '50s and '60s were a time of rapid change that saw trends come and go. Japan, like all other industrial countries, saw its youth move from one musical sensation to the next. And in the early '60s, there was one band in particular that created a distinct new flavor: The Ventures. Leaving behind vocals and focusing strictly on the impact of the sound of the electric guitar, The Ventures drove kids crazy all over the world. Other bands followed, most notably The Shadows, but in Japan, no other instrumental rock band managed to leave such an impact. The sound of The Ventures helped boost guitar sales in Japan and soon hundreds of cover bands were popping up all over the country. The 'Eleki Bumu' (electric boom) was now in full effect with Takeshi Terauchi emerging as its first and greatest guitar hero. Japan's guitar hero Takeshi Terauchi reworks traditional songs with his frenzied guitar sound. Comes on 180 gram vinyl, with liner notes by Julien Seveon (Cinexploitation).