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Biography
Infobox musical artist | name = Osaka Popstar| image =| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = New York | genre = Punk rock | years_active = 2006& ndash;present| label = Warner Music Group Rykodisc Misfits Records | associated_acts = Misfits (band)|The Misfits Ramones Black Flag (band)|Black Flag The Voidoids | website =| current_members = John Cafiero Jerry Only Marky Ramone Dez Cadena Ivan Julian | past_members =| notable_instruments = Osaka Popstar is a pop punk supergroup (music)|supergroup formed in 2006 by New Yorker John Cafiero . Cafiero wanted an outlet to express his music but also incorporate his love for Japanese anime . In 2006, Cafiero teamed up with several well known punk rock artists to create the anime based punk group, Osaka Popstar. They released their debut album/DVD on May 23, 2006. Their lyrics consist of topics such as characters in Japanese anime like Astro Boy (1960s)|Astroboy and Sailor Moon . The first single off the album was a cover of singer/song writer Daniel Johnston , entitled "Wicked World."
They toured as special guests with Misfits (band)|The Misfits in Fiend Fest '06 across the United States and other dates in Europe with stops in Tijuana, Mexico and Montreal, Quebec in October and November 2006.cite press release|title = Misfits Records Presents "Fiend Fest '06" Featuring the Misfits With Special Guest Appearance by Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk!|publisher = Market Wire |date = 2006-09-12|url = http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1? release_id=162297|accessdate = 2006-09-21
Their album was released in Japan in June 2007.
Members
Main lineup
John Cafiero & ndash; Lead Vocals
Jerry Only ( Misfits (band)|The Misfits ) & ndash; Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Dez Cadena ( Black Flag (band)|Black Flag , The Misfits) & ndash; Lead Guitar
Ivan Julian ( The Voidoids ) & ndash; Rhythm Guitar
Marky Ramone ( Ramones , The Voidoids, Dust (band)|Dust , The Misfits) & ndash; Drums
Discography
Albums
Osaka Popstar and the American Legends of Punk (2006)
''Rock'em O-Sock 'em Live! (2008)
Singles
Waiting Room (2011) one sided vinyl 45 cover of Fugazi song.
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References
External links
http://www.osakapopstar.com Osaka Popstar Official Site
http://www.myspace.com/osakapopstar Official Osaka Popstar MySpace
http://www.ramones.com Ramones Official Site (contains information)
Category:American punk rock groups Category:American pop punk musical groups Category:Misfits (band) Category:Ramones Category:Musical groups established in 2006 Category:Rykodisc artists Category:Supergroups (music)
