Tsunami (California band)

Tsunami is an American heavy metal band formed in San Jose, California, United States, in the early 1980s. They were originally signed to Enigma Records, which released their self-titled debut album in 1983. Their first single, "The Runaround", peaked in the Billboard Hot 100 at number 60 and was played on heavy rotation on almost 200 radio stations nationwide.[1] The band also received radio play of several other songs from their first album such as "Fade to Black" and "Firewater".[2]

Tsunami
OriginSan Jose, California, United States
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Years active1983-present
LabelsEnigma Records
Associated actsCinderella, Slaughter, Tom Keifer, Steven Adler, Guns N' Roses, Vixen
MembersMaximus
Doug Denton
Kosh
Bobby Simcox
Steve Tsutsumi
Past membersTatsuya (Chris) Miyazaki, Tomotaka (Tom) Yamamoto, Scott Sherman, Jimmi Freeze

Early days

Bandmates Doug Denton, Tomotaka (Tom) Yamamoto, and Tatsuya (Chris) Miyazaki performed together throughout the Bay Area building up a local following. Bassist Maximus joined the band to help solidify the lineup for the writing and recording process of their first record, and Tsunami was born. After touring in support of their first album, Doug Denton left the band. Maximus continued on to record two more Tsunami albums, which brought Kosh, Steve Tsutsumi, and Bobby Simcox into the band.[3]

Reunion

After the death of original lead guitarist Chris Miyazaki, Maximus, Kosh and Steve Tsutsumi started talking about a Tsunami reunion in honor of him. Doug Denton asked if he could return for the reunion and Tsunami had reunited.

Music for Heroes

The Tsunami reunion show took place at the Music for Heroes benefit concert on September 26, 2015 in San Jose, California.[4] It was the band's first performance with the original lead singer in 30 years.

Discography

Singles
  • "The Runaround" (Enigma Records, 1983)
  • "Firewater" (Enigma Records, 1983)
  • "Fade to Black" (Enigma Records, 1983)
  • "Money" (Intercord Records, 1990)
  • "Honeymoon Night" (Tsunami Records, 2004)

Albums
  • Tsunami (Enigma, 1983)
  • Tough Under Fire (Intercord Records, 1990)
  • Stand Against the Wickedness (Tsunami Records, 2004)

References
  1. Whitburn, Joel (2008-01-01). Joel Whitburn Presents Rock Tracks 1981-2008. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780898201741.
  2. "Tsunami (16) - Tsunami". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
  3. "Tsunami (USA) - complete achievements". Spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
  4. "Music For Heroes". Musicforheroes.org. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
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