Creation

Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo, led by guitarist and vocalist .

The group originally started in January 1969 under the name becoming pioneers of the Japanese heavy psychedelic scenes with albums like. After recording a live album in August 1971, the band went on a hiatus and following their dissolution Takeda temporarily relocated to London in late 1972.

In 1973 Takeda officially revived the project shortening the name to simply Creation and shifting towards a hard-rock and jazz-fusion sound. With a new lineup, they built a reputation playing live concerts — notably serving as the opening act for ‘s first show in Japan in August 1973 — until the release of their self-titled studio debut album in 1975.

The band remained active until 1984, with Takeda periodically reviving the name for special performances since 2005.