Takahiro Yamada (山田 貴洋, Yamada Takahiro, August 19, 1977) is the bass player and backing vocalist of the Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Yamada met fellow band members Masafumi Gotoh 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]
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Birth name | Takahiro Yamada |
Born | (1977-08-19) August 19, 1977 (age 45) Fujinomiya, Japan |
Origin | Chūbu, Japan |
Genres | Indie rock, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Bassist, vocalist, backing vocalist, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Bass, vocals |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Ki/oon, Tofu |
Website | www |
While Gotoh acts the main songwriter of the band, Yamada has composed music for certain songs, such as After Dark, Re:Re:, Siren and Sore dewa, Mata Ashita. He retains a degree in literature and his favourite bands are The Beatles, Oasis, The Smashing Pumpkins and Pet Shop Boys.[2] Yamada also contribute for other musician projects. In 2014, he arranged a song for Rina Katahira, "HIGH FIVE" and performed together with his bandmate Kita.[3] In 2021, he composed and arranged Nacherry's debut single "Fortune Teller" and performed together with his bandmate Ijichi.[4]
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