The Vapors were a New Wave and power pop band from England that existed between 1979 and 1981. They had a hit with the song "Turning Japanese" in 1980. Career Based in Guildford in Surrey, their members were David Fenton (songwriter, guitarist and vocalist), Howard Smith (drummer), Edward Bazalgette (lead guitar) and Steve Smith (bass guitarist and vocals). Prior to coming to prominence on the UK music scene the band had originally comprised Dave Fenton, Rob Kemp, Mike Hedges and Michael Jordan. Their early musical style owed a great deal to New Wave and Mod influences such as The Jam, Secret Affair and The Jags. Indeed, they were discovered and managed by The Jam's bass player, Bruce Foxton. Also the song for which they are mainly remembered, "Turning Japanese", was produced by The Jam's producer Vic Coppersmith-Heaven and hit the UK Top Three at the same time that "Going Underground" was at number one. It was also a big hit in som

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