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YOSHIMURA Takashi

  • music
  • rock
  • vocals

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Born in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture and raised in Kuji, Iwate Prefecture. A singer-songwriter living in Fukuoka who lived in Okinawa from the age of 18 and became an adult in Okinawa. They sing Japanese lyrics very hard.

Active energetically as the vocalist of the rock band “GAGANBOYZ”. Two indie albums were released, and in 2009 they performed at the outdoor festival “Peaceful Love Rock Festival” representing Okinawa, but they disbanded in November of the same year. Activities began under the name “Yoshimura Takashi” from 2011/12, and they actively perform live performances with performers and bands. DemoCD-R with 3 songs was announced in 2012/10. From 2013/11, the Okinawan cumbia rustic band “iYA BASTARS!” Participated as a drummer. In 2014/4, the first album “Norainu” under a solo name was released, 2015/10 “Squall and God and Happy Birthday” and 2016/12 “Violence” were released.

Active activities continued, such as hosting events such as “Kazuki Tomokawa LIVE IN OKINAWA”, supporting touring musicians, and releasing CDs, but communication was suddenly interrupted at the end of the 2017/12 concert. After a disappearance period of about 4 and a half years, activities suddenly resumed in 2022/4. Based in Fukuoka and Okinawa, they sing all over the country. On 2023/5/22, the original full album “The Beginning Melody” was released for the first time in 7 years.

They often drink alcohol and are often drunk. I have to stop it, it won't go away.

Favorite musicians are Kazuki Tomokawa, Janis Joplin, Jonathan Richman, Daniel Johnston, Kou Tatsuro, and Doburok.

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