Mari Iijima
Japanese singer-songwriter Mari Iijima was born on May 18, 1963 in Tsuchiura,
Ibaraki. She recorded a demo tape in the early 1980s, which found its way to JVC
Victor, resulting in a record deal. She was also picked to play the role of Lynn
Minmay in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, propelling her to stardom after
the series became a giant hit. In 1983, she released her debut album Rosé,
composed entirely of songs written and performed by her. It debuted at number 10
on the charts, kicking off an illustrious music career. This was followed by
albums such as Blanche (1984) and...
