KODOMO BAND rock & roll will never die!! KIDS-1001

An Enduring Live Statement: Kodomo Band’s ‘Rock & Roll Will Never Die?’ (KIDS-1001)

Today’s entry revisits the relentless energy of Kodomo Band (子供ばんど) with their 1983 album, often known by its title track, “Rock & Roll Will Never Die?”. This 12-inch vinyl LP carries the catalog number KIDS-1001, red wax vinyl.

Released on the Canyon Records/See･Saw label, this album captures the band live during their prolific early period. Containing eight tracks, KIDS-1001 serves as a powerful document of Kodomo Band’s famously high-octane stage performance, showcasing the raw energy that defined their concerts.

The album title itself, “Rock & Roll Will Never Die?” (ロック・アンド・ロール・ウィル・ネバー・ダイ？), perfectly encapsulates Kodomo Band’s philosophy – a celebration of the enduring power of the genre delivered with their signature speed and intensity. Across these eight live tracks, listeners experience Jikuya “Jiku” Ujirou’s distinctive, rapid-fire vocals and the band’s tight, driving instrumentation in its most natural and energetic setting.

KIDS-1001 is a vital snapshot of Kodomo Band’s live prowess during their prime, offering a full set’s worth of their infectious energy and unwavering commitment to pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll.