Drummer on 80s hit Turning Japanese named mayor

Summary

The former drummer of The Vapors, Howard Smith, has been elected as the mayor of Guildford and expressed that it is “brilliant” to hold this position. Having grown up in the Surrey town, Smith will serve until May 2026, succeeding Sallie Barker. His initial duties included attending VE Day events in the town, where he remarked, “It’s a real thrill to be mayor of your home town.”

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