Mark Stacy – Vocals
Founding member of Synth Pop group “Faith Assembly” back in 1988 while studying audio engineering in London, England. Later returning to the us to move onto producing many projects under this name. From 2005-2007, He was also part of the rebirth of 80’s iconic band “Naked Eyes”. His passion for Japan stems back to his days while living in southeast London. Many times rehearsing music not far from where Japan themselves grew into the incredible band they were. It is with great excitement to revisit these classic songs and attempt to bring them back to life again.
Paul Kloepfer — Drummer
Paul Kloepfer is a Southern California drummer whose musical career has included work with Faith Assembly and GOGO13, as well as performances covering the music of the influential British new-wave band Japan.
As a member of GOGO13, Kloepfer performs under the stage name PK Deeeluxe. His work with the ska band has included high-energy live performances, including the 2010 Vans Warped Tour, and recording with the group on its 2012 album, I Like It! GOGO13 has continued performing as a Southern California band, with Kloepfer identified as the group’s drummer. (Kloepfer’s Blog (https://kloepfersblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Kloepfer has also performed Japan covers, bringing the music of one of the defining bands of the late-1970s and 1980s new-wave era to live and online performances. His musical interests reflect a broad appreciation for new wave, alternative, ska, and rock, with drumming at the center of his career.
From Faith Assembly to GOGO13 and his Japan tribute performances, Kloepfer’s musical career reflects a long-running passion for performing, recording, and keeping distinctive music alive for new audiences.
Dex – Keyboards
Jeffrey “Dex” McFerson is an analog synthesist and trombonist. He has played synths in Northern Labour Party, an original post-punk band, for nearly 20 years. He cites his primary synth influences for this band as Magazine, Numan, and Japan. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, Dex played synths and organ in the dream pop band The Arrogants, where he learned to weave analog synthetic tones into a genre which typically didn’t feature such sonic treatment.
Dex got his start playing trombone in the 90’s Orange County, CA ska scene with the bands Lone Raspberry, Aquabats, The Dynamics, and Kingston 10. He still plays trombone and keyboard in the band GOGO13, along with occasional performances with his former ska mates.
As a member of Tin Drum, Dex passionately attempts to recreate Japan’s unique and original sound with absolute respect and reverence.