Naoko Yamano (山野直子, Yamano Naoko, born December 18, 1960) is a Japanese musician, best known as a founding member, singer/guitarist, and primary songwriter for the pop-punk band Shonen Knife. She is the only member of the band to have remained throughout its entire history. After briefly working as a receptionist in a doctor's office,[1] she formed the band in late 1981 with her college friend Michie Nakatani and her younger sister Atsuko Yamano.[2][3] Naoko Yamano is known for her songs about food and animals,[4][5] with music that is primary influenced by the Ramones and the Beatles.[6]
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| Born | (1960-12-18) December 18, 1960 (age 61) Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Relatives | Atsuko Yamano (sister) |
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| Website | shonenknife.net |
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