The Alfee

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-alfee

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the band formed?1973 in Tokyo, Japan
2. What is the consecutive top 10 singles?58, beginning with 'Marie-Anne' in 1983
3. How many concerts have they played?They have performed 2,888 concerts as of December 2023, which is about 50 shows each year.
4. Why are their singles special?Since 1983, they have had 58 consecutive singles in the top 10, showing they keep making popular songs.

Folk Rock: A musical genre that blends elements of folk music and rock music, often featuring acoustic instruments and storytelling lyrics.
Musical Evolution: The process by which a musician or band changes their style or sound over time.
Chart Performance: A measure of a song or album's popularity based on its position on official music sales and airplay rankings.