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Akira Kajiyama
is a Japanese guitarist who is known for his work with Joe Lynn Turner. Biography Kajiyama's first commercial band was Precious which was formed by Mandrake Root Records in 1987 to promote him. The band dissolved after its only full-length album in 1991. Kajiyama became regarded as a guitar legend in the Japanese hard rock/ heavy metal scene. In 1998, Kajiyama and former Anthem vocalist Yukio Morikawa released a tribute album celebrating Rainbow in the name of . As a result, he became acquainted with Joe Lynn Turner who guested on the album. After that, Turner invited him to appear on his album "Under Cover, Vol. 2". Since then Kajiyama occasionally took part in Turner's albums and Japan tours. Kajiyama and Morikawa formed Goldbrick in 2003. Style Kajiyama is influenced by artists such as Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Al Di Meola, Laurie Wisefield. He is extremely precise at shredding with alternate picking, which was his style from Precious. However, Kajiyama denie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamaguchi Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region of Honshu. Yamaguchi Prefecture has a population of 1,377,631 (1 February 2018) and has a geographic area of 6,112 Square kilometre, km2 (2,359 Square mile, sq mi). Yamaguchi Prefecture borders Shimane Prefecture to the north and Hiroshima Prefecture to the northeast. Yamaguchi (city), Yamaguchi is the capital and Shimonoseki is the largest city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, with other major cities including Ube, Yamaguchi, Ube, Shūnan, and Iwakuni. Yamaguchi Prefecture is located at the western tip of Honshu with coastlines on the Sea of Japan and Seto Inland Sea, and separated from the island of Kyushu by the Kanmon Straits. History Yamaguchi Prefecture was created by the merger of the provinces of Suō Province, Suō and Nagato Province, Nagato. During the rise of the samurai class during the Heian period, Heian and Kamakura period, Kamakura Periods (794–1333), the Ouchi family of Suō Province a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurie Wisefield
Laurence Mark Wisefield (born 27 August 1952) is an English guitarist, best known for his contributions to Wishbone Ash during the 1970s and 1980s. Early career Prior to his stint in Wishbone Ash, Wisefield performed with the progressive rock band, Home. The group released three albums through Columbia Records between 1971 and 1974. Another member of Home, Cliff Williams, went on to find fame with AC/DC. Wishbone Ash Wisefield joined Wishbone Ash prior to their 1974 album ''There's the Rub'', eventually leaving in the mid 1980s following the release of '' Raw to the Bone''. Post-Wishbone Ash Following his departure from Wishbone Ash, Wisefield went on to perform with Tina Turner, Joe Cocker and Roger Chapman. We Will Rock You In 2002, Wisefield joined the musical cast of ''We Will Rock You''. As well as performing live with the musical, Wisefield appeared on the 2002 cast recording, and accompanied the performance at the 2002 Party at the Palace to celebrate the Golden Jubile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Rock Guitarists
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Musicians From Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Live In Tokyo (HTP Album)
''Live In Tokyo'' is a live album by Hughes Turner Project, a collaboration between Glenn Hughes ( Deep Purple/ Black Sabbath/ Trapeze) and Joe Lynn Turner ( Deep Purple/ Rainbow/ Yngwie Malmsteen); it was released in 2002 on MTM Music and Pony Canyon Records. History ''Live In Tokyo'' was the only live record to be released by the Hughes Turner Project. The album was recorded at the Shibuya Club Quattro in Tokyo, Japan on May the 17th and 19th 2002 on the first leg of their tour to support their debut album '' HTP''. The set-list comprises four songs from the '' HTP'' album as well as other songs from both Hughes and Turner’s back catalogues including Deep Purple, Rainbow and Black Sabbath numbers. For the most part the two sing their own songs solo, only performing duets on the HTP songs. For the Japanese leg of tour the pair were joined by native musicians Akira Kajiyama (guitar), Toshio Egawa (keyboards) and Yoshihiro Kudo (drums). While Kajiyama had contributed some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HTP (album)
''HTP'' is the debut album by Hughes Turner Project, a musical collaborators Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple / Black Sabbath, etc.) and Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow / Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, etc.); it was released on 6 February 2002 on MTM Music and Pony Canyon Records. History After a failed attempt in the late 80s to write an album together, Glenn Hughes and Joe Lynn Turner again joined forces in 2001 and started writing and recording an album. The album was released in February 2002 and focuses on the hard rock that both musicians are known for as well as a more AOR sound that is indicative of Turner's output and funk leanings, in a similar vein to Hughes’ solo albums. Hughes’ regular guitarist JJ Marsh plays on the album and co-wrote the majority of the tracks. The album also features performances from drummer Shane Gaalaas and keyboardist Vince DiCola. Guest guitarists include former Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy man John Sykes, Mr Big and former Racer X member Paul Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire Without Flame
''Fire Without Flame'' is a hard rock album by Akira Kajiyama and Joe Lynn Turner. This is the first release under both their names. ''Fire Without Flame'' is more of a return to '' Slam'' era sensibilities: a blistering blues infused hard rock album, on which Kajiyama handled all instruments and production himself. While absent of song writing credits, it’s assumed that Turner contributed all lyrics and vocal melodies. Track listing # "One Day Away" - 4:10 # "Fire Without Flame" - 4:20 # "Carnival of Souls" - 3:44 # "Heart Against Heart" - 6:57 # "End of the Line" - 4:45 # "Forever Changed" - 5:57 # "Bad Feeling" - 4:59 # "Looking for Trouble" - 4:28 # "Down and Dirty" - 4:34 # "License to Kill" - 4:50 # "Slow Burn" - 4:26 Personnel *Akira Kajiyama is a Japanese guitarist who is known for his work with Joe Lynn Turner. Biography Kajiyama's first commercial band was Precious which was formed by Mandrake Root Records in 1987 to promote him. The band dissolved after its o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Usual Suspects (album)
''The Usual Suspects'' is the ninth solo album of Joe Lynn Turner released in Japan in 2005. Track listing #"Power of Love" (Cochran/Held/Turner) - 5:04 #"Devil's Door" (Cochran/Held/Turner) - 3:29 #"Jacknife" (Held/Lecar/Turner) - 3:23 #"Really Loved" (Marksbury/Turner) - 4:30 #"Rest of My Life" (Held/Lecar/Turner) - 4:38 #"Into the Fire" (Marksbury/Turner) - 5:10 #"Blood Money" (Cochran/Held/Turner) - 4:27 #"All Alone" (Marksbury/Turner) - 5:01 #"Ball and Chain" (Lecar/Turner) - 3:50 #"Live and Love Again" (Lecar/Turner) - 5:23 #"What Can I Do" (Turner/Byrd) - 3:48 European Pressing replaces "What Can I Do" with "Unfinished Bizness" (Markbury/Turner) - 3:40 Deluxe Pressing contains both "What Can I Do" and "Unfinished Bizness" as bonus tracks. Personnel * Joe Lynn Turner: Lead vocals *Al Pitrelli Al Pitrelli is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Joe Lynn Turner, Asia and Savatage. Career Early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slam (Joe Lynn Turner Album)
''Slam'' is the 7th solo album of Joe Lynn Turner released in 2001. In 2006, the album was reissued with a bonus track 'Challenge Them All' which replaced the track 'Cover Up'. Track listing #"Bloodsucker" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:17 #"Eye for an Eye" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 5:17 #"Deliver Me" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 3:38 #"Heart of the Night" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 5:03 #"Slam" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 5:22 #"Dark Days" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 3:58 #"Possession" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:50 #"Show Yourself" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:52 #"Cover Up" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 3:40 #"Hard Time" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 3:58 #"Evil" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:26 #"Always Tomorrow" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:29 #"Challenge Them All" * * *Bonus track on the 2006 reissue. it replaces 'Cover Up' Personnel *Joe Lynn Turner: Lead vocals *Akira Kajiyama is a Japanese guitarist who is known for his work with Joe Lynn Turner. Biography Kajiyama's first commercial band was Precious which was formed by Mandrake Roo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Man (album)
''Holy Man'' is the 6th solo album of Joe Lynn Turner released in 2000. 'Freedoms Wings' was an outtake of '' Hurry Up and Wait'' and a reworked version was released on this album (the original version featured vocals of Doogie White) Track listing #"No Salvation" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:40 #"Holy Man" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:38 #"Anything" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:57 #"Honest Crime" (Bonamassa/Held/Turner) - 4:10 #"Wolves at the Door" (Bonamassa/Held/Turner) - 3:38 #"Angel" (Bonamassa/Held/Turner) - 4:27 #"Something New" (Cochran/Turner) - 4:41 #"Love is Blind" (Held/Teeley) - 3:40 #"Breaking Away" (Cochran/Young) - 2:50 #"Midnight in Tokyo" (Held/Kajiyama/Turner) - 5:05 #"Babylon" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 3:44 #"Closer" (Kajiyama/Turner) - 4:53 #"Too Blue to Sing the Blues" (Kajiyama/Pitrelli/Held/Brown) - 4:31 Personnel *Joe Lynn Turner: Lead vocals, Backing vocals on 2,7,8,9,12 *Akira Kajiyama: Guitar on 1,2,3,10,11,12,13 *Eric Czar: Bass on 1,2,3,10,11,12,13 * Greg Smith: Bass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under Cover 2
''Under Cover 2'' is the 5th solo album of Joe Lynn Turner released in 1999. Just like ''Under Cover'', the album consists mainly of covers of Turner's favorite artists. Due to successful sales of the previous edition, the label asked him to record a follow-up. "The Race Is On" is a re-recorded version of a song that appeared on Turner's solo debut album, ''Rescue You''. "Lost in Hollywood" was recorded as a tribute to the late Cozy Powell who died in a car crash in 1998. Track listing Personnel * Joe Lynn Turner: Lead vocals, Backing vocals on 5, 7, 10 * Tony Bruno: Guitars * Greg Smith: Bass * Paul Morris: Keyboards *Kenny Kramme: Drums Guest Guitars *Akira Kajiyama: Guitar on 1, 10, 11 * Jeff Golub: Guitar on 2 * Vernon Reid: Guitar on 3 *Goodfrey Townsend: Guitar on 6 *Rick Derringer: Guitar on 7 * Leslie West: Guitar on 12 *Al Pitrelli Al Pitrelli is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Megadeth, Alice Cooper, Joe Lynn T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
