Fishmans

Article summary

are a Japanese band formed in Minato, Tokyo in 1987. They were founded by vocalist Shinji Sato, guitarist Kensuke Ojima, and drummer Kin-Ichi Motegi. Bassist Yuzuru Kashiwabara joined the band in 1988, followed by keyboardist Hakase-Sun in 1990. Kensuke Ojima left the band in 1994, and Hakase-Sun followed suit in 1995. They are known for their unique psychedelic sound, dub rhythms, and dream-pop reverie. Their music is distinguished by the distinctive vocals of the late lead singer Shinji Sato, the textural drumming of Kin-Ichi Motegi, and rocksteady basslines of Yuzuru Kashiwabara. In 1999, lead vocalist and songwriter Shinji Sato suddenly died, forcing the band to suspend activities. However, in 2005, leader Kin-Ichi Motegi's passion led to the band reuniting. The band continues to perform Shinji Sato's songs. While never achieving widespread commercial success during their active years, Fishmans gradually accumulated an international cult following and wider recognition.

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1. date of death: 1999-03-15 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 2007 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of death: 1999 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of formation: 1987 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 1996 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. release date: 1999-09-29 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of death is "1999-03-15". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of death is "2007". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of death is "1999". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of formation is "1987". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the release date is "1996". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the release date is "1999-09-29". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
9. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1370120708