The Vapors
The Vapors | |
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The Vapors, 1980. Left to right: Edward Bazalgette, David Fenton, Steve Smith, Howard Smith. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Guildford, Surrey, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1978–1982, 2016–present |
| Labels | United Artists, Liberty, RT Industries, Elektra |
| Members | David Fenton Steve Smith Michael Bowes Danny Fenton |
| Past members | Edward Bazalgette Howard Smith Michael Hedges Michael Jordan Robert Kemp Bob Heard Steve Hampton |
| Website | thevapors |
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.