The Vapors

The Vapors
The Vapors, 1980. Left to right: Edward Bazalgette, David Fenton, Steve Smith, Howard Smith.
Background information
OriginGuildford, Surrey, England
Genres
Years active1978–1982, 2016–present
LabelsUnited Artists, Liberty, RT Industries, Elektra
MembersDavid Fenton
Steve Smith
Michael Bowes
Danny Fenton
Past membersEdward Bazalgette
Howard Smith
Michael Hedges
Michael Jordan
Robert Kemp
Bob Heard
Steve Hampton
Websitethevapors.co.uk

The Vapors are an English new wave and power pop band formed in Guildford, active from 1978 to 1982 before reforming in 2016. They are best known for their 1980 hit single, "Turning Japanese", which reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 36 on the US Billboard Hot 100.