When you drive down Sixth Street, you might be passing by a tribute to one of Lawrence’s early settlers without even realizing it: Henry T. Davis, whose name
Japan was a British band that emerged from the glam rock and art rock scenes of the 1970s. The band was formed in 1974 and consisted of singer and songwriter David Sylvian, bassist Mick Karn, keyboardist Richard Barbieri, drummer Steve Jansen, and guitarist Rob Dean. The band initially gained attention for their androgynous and glam-inspired
David Sylvian is a British musician, songwriter, and record producer. He first gained prominence as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the band Japan in the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for their glam rock and new wave sound. After Japan disbanded, Sylvian embarked on a successful solo career, exploring a variety of musical
As part of Japan, Richard Barbieri soon became the thinking person’s synthesist, famous for his rich and textural electronic backings that beautifully complemented the work of other band members to forge what is still a unique sound to this day.
DES MOINES Again, Jenni Malsam is the first. Malsam was the first woman to become an official for Iowa high school sports. Last weekend, the former Kingsley-Pierson athlete became the first woman.