City Boys

The City Boys are not a music group per se, but warrant an entry because their annual series of live performances have resulted in a group of CD releases under their banner. Formed by three actors already well known in their own right: Saiki Shigeru, Otaku Makoto, and Kitaro (not the musician), the comedy troupe debuted in 1981 and set out to perform live only once or twice a year, usually during Golden Week, one of the biggest holidays in Japan. Their stage act bordered on surreal sketch comedy, with guest stars and an increasing reliance on music. In 1992, in stepped Yasuhar...