David Sylvian is an English musician/composer and singer. He came to prominence as lead singer of the band Japan. He went solo in 1984 with the album āBrilliant Treesā. His subsequent career has been characterised by artistic experimentation and imaginative partnerships with the likes of Robert Fripp (King Crimson) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (Yellow Magic Orchestra). A regular collaborator since 'Brilliant Trees' is German bassist Holger Czukay, co-founder of the group Can. Read more on Last.fm