Spitz (γΉγγγ) is a Japanese rock band formed in 1987 and are particularly famous for their songs used in Japanese television dramas and Commercial Tie Ups. Spitz are the 20th top selling band in Japan.
After meeting in Shizuoka in 1986, Spitz fashioned their sound around melodic pop/rock groups like the Beatles. Issuing their debut album, SPITZ, in 1991, the band went unnoticed for several years, but became very popular in 1995 with the release of their 11th single Robinson and 6th album Hachimitsu. One of their most famous songs, Sora mo Toberu Hazu, was featured as the theme song of Hakusen Nagashi, a popular drama, and is used frequently in school graduation ceremonies. Several of their songs were featured in the anime Honey and Clover. As of August 2007, Spitz had released 33 singles and 15 albums. They have also been voted #29 in HMV Japan's "Top 100 Japanese Pop Artists" of all time.
The name βSpitzβ was derived from a German word meaning sharp and pointed. This was intended to...
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on Jan 31, 2008
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