Takahiro Yamada (musician)
| Takahiro Yamada | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Takahiro Yamada |
| Born |
August 19, 1977 Fujinomiya, Japan |
| Origin | Chūbu, Japan |
| Genres | Indie rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist, backing vocalist, songwriter, vocalist |
| Instruments | Bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Ki/oon, Tofu |
| Associated acts | Asian Kung-Fu Generation |
| Website |
www |
| Notable instruments | |
|
'62 Fender Jazz Bass Ampeg Bass AH 300 Amp head | |
Takahiro Yamada (山田 貴洋 Yamada Takahiro) (August 19, 1977) is the bass player and backing singer of the Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Yamada met fellow band members Masafumi Gotō and Kensuke Kita while attending a music club of Kanto Gakuin University. The three formed Asian Kung-Fu Generation in 1996, with drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi joining the band shortly after.[1]
While Masafumi acts the main songwriter of the band, Yamada has provided lyrics for certain songs. He retains a degree in literature and his favourite bands are The Beatles, Oasis, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Pet Shop Boys.[2] The band once had the opportunity to meet the Gallagher brothers while opening for a tour Oasis once held in Japan. The brothers turned out to be quite nicer than they expected. Noel Gallagher in particular reportedly told AKG to, "Keep rocking."[3]
References
- ↑ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: Biography". ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website. Ki/oon Records Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ↑ Asian Kung-Fu Generation Fansite Flash Back! - Profile
- ↑ Hoban, Alex (2009-03-10). "Turning Japanese: On the Road With Asian Kung-Fu Generation". guardian.co.uk. Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved 2009-03-11.