This is one of the most commonly tagged stylizations of BOØWY (other being BOØWY (the proper), BOφWY and BOOWY), ボウイ , pron: bóui, the name of a famous Japanese rock band , formed in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan in 1981. Band consists of 氷室京介 (vocals), 布袋寅泰 (guitar), 松井常松 (bass) and 高橋まこと (drums). They are a rock band that reached legendary status in Japan during the 80s. Their style of play varied from punk to pop rock and they had fans of all ages.