SS

SS was a Japanese punk band formed in 1977 in Kyoto. The band was part of the Kansai no wave scene and was later regarded as the first Japanese hardcore punk band.

SS consisted of Tommy SS on vocals, Jun SS on guitar, Tsuyoshi SS on bass, and Takami SS on drums. The entire recorded output of SS consisted of two live albums, both released years after the performances. The songs on both albums are less than a minute long, with only a single track clocking in at more than two minutes. Most of the songs on these albums are originals, except for covers of “Blitzkrieg Bop” by The Ramones (played at both performances) and “First Time” by The Boys.