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Ippu-Do

Japan Tour 1983

In 1983 Steve, along with Richard Barbieri and bassist Percy Jones, joined the members of Ippu-Do for a major tour of Japan

The band also performed on various TV shows

a brief audience recording of the live show

At the end of the previous year Masami had been touring as a member of JAPAN during which time Ippu-Do had a number 1 hit single. Ippu-Do's popularity was probably at a peak during the tour of 83.

 

Prior to the JAPAN tour, Masami and Steve toured together as part of the Yukihiro Takahashi band. This was Takahashi's first and most prestigious solo tour. Meaning 3 major tours within one very busy year for Steve & Masami.

Tour programme cover page
Tour programme inner pages
Tour programme inner pages
Tour programme inner pages
magazine featuring Ippu-Do
magazine featuring Ippu-Do
magazine featuring Ippu-Do
magazine feature with Rie Nakahara
magazine feature with Rie Nakahara
magazine feature with Rie Nakahara
magazine feature with Rie Nakahara
Richard being served
Akira sightseeing
Richard, Mr Ito & Akira in Hiroshima's Peace Park
Steve interviewing Masami
Masami & Fuji-san
Mount Fuji
Richard in the next hotel room in Hiroshima
corridor antics Steve, Richard & Percy
Photos of TV advertising from 1983
A hotel room where Rie Nakahara appeared on TV
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