The Stalin

ザ・スターリン

also known as: Stalin (The)

indies - disbanded (1980 - 1985)

The Stalin was the most revolutionary and innovative punk rock band of the early 80’s and blew away all other attempts at Japanese punk rock with their unique and radical style.

Former leader and the only constant member of the band was Michirou Endou, a long-time social activist who has since started a long solo career.

line up

Vocals, Bass: Endo Michirou
Drums: Inui Jun

Drums: BOY [support member]
Guitar: Tam [support member]

Bass: Ogata Teruya [1983 / 1984 - gone]
Guitar: JUNE-BLEED [1983 / 1984 - gone]

Guitar: Kaneko Atsushi [1980 / 1981 - gone - support member]
Guitar: Ishiguro Hirotaka [1981 / 1981 - gone - support member]
Drums: Nakamura Sadahiro [1983 / 1983 - gone - support member]
Drums: Nakamura Tatsuya [1983 / 1983 - gone - support member]
Bass: Sugiyama Shintarou [1980 / 1983 - gone - support member]
Drums: Oda Hitoshi [1982 / 1982 - gone - support member]
Drums: Nakata Keigo [1982 / 1983 - gone - support member]
Guitar: Kitada Masahiro [1984 / 1984 - gone - support member]
Bass: Higo Hiroshi [1984 / 1985 - gone - support member]
Guitar: Ono Masayuki [1984 / 1985 - gone - support member]
Drums: Tsuchida Takeshi [1984 / 1985 - gone - support member]