ザ50回転ズ (The 50 Kaitenz, The 50 RPMs) is a Japanese garage/punk rock band consisting of three members. The band was formed in 2004, and after two years of playing together, they were signed onto Warner Music Japan, on which they released their first full album. The members claim to have been influenced by acts such as
Dr. Feelgood,
Ramones and
THE BLUE HEARTS. Their music is mostly upbeat, and is often characterized by humorous lyrics. A boost in their popularity came in 2008, when their label gave them the opportunity to record the opening music for the popular Toei Animation series…
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