Influential Japanese rockers RC Succession (RC SUCCESSION) were formed in Tokyo
by Kiyoshiro Imawano and began life as folk trio The Clover in 1968 before going
on to reign supreme on the country's rock scene. The first iteration of the
band, comprising vocalist/guitarist Kiyoshiro Imawano, guitarist Kenchi Haren,
and bassist Wassho Rinko (real name Kazuo Kobayashi), bagged a deal with Toshiba
and released their debut single in 1970, "Takarakuji ha Kawanai." Their first
full-length debut, Shoki No RC Succession, landed in 1972 and was followed by
two more studio albums after whic...