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Rock Fujiyama
is a Japanese music variety television show that was broadcast by TV Tokyo from April 3, 2006, to March 26, 2007. It is the substantial remake of ''Heavymeta-san'' that was broadcast in 2005 in Japan. Despite the title, the key genre in the program is heavy metal, just like ''Heavymeta-san''. In June 2020, "Rock Fujiyama" official YouTube channel was established. List of guests * #01 - Kohei Otomo * #02 - Hideki Saijo * #03 - Masaki Kyomoto * #04 - Kenji Ohtsuki * #05 - Yoshio Nomura * #06 - Nanase Aikawa * #07 - Takanori Takeyama * #08 - Shinya * #09 - Shirō Sano * #10 - Noriko Aota * #11 - MCU * #12 - Takahiro Azuma * #13 - Kaela Kimura * #14 - Andrew W.K. * #15 - Takashi Utsunomiya, Jake Shimabukuro * #16 - Hiroshi "Mush" Kamayatsu, DragonForce * #17 - Genki Sudo * #18 - Demon Kogure * #19 - Masahiro Takashima, Luke Takamura * #20 - Kone, Luke Takamura * #21 - Kankuro Kudo * #22 - Kohei Otomo * #23 - Football Hour * #24 - Paul Gilbert * #25 - Beni Arashiro * #26 - Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marty Friedman
Marty Friedman (born December 8, 1962) is an American guitarist, best known for his tenure as the lead guitarist for thrash metal band Megadeth from 1990 to 2000. He is also known for playing alongside Jason Becker in Cacophony from 1986 until 1989, as well as his 13 solo albums and tours. Friedman has resided in Tokyo, Japan since 2003, where he has appeared on over 700 Japanese television programs such as '' Rock Fujiyama'', ''Hebimeta-san'', ''Kōhaku Uta Gassen'' and ''Jukebox English''. He has released albums with several record labels, including Avex Trax, Universal, EMI, Prosthetic, and Shrapnel Records. Early career (1982–1989) At the age of 14, after attending a KISS concert, Friedman took up the guitar, and is largely self-taught. He rushed to form a band and started playing original songs, the reason being that originals are easier to play than covers. "Because," he says, "even if you screw up, you just claim that the song is written like that and no one can chall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noriko Aota
is a Japanese ''tarento'', actress and former idol singer. She is known as a member of the idol group C.C. Girls. She is now represented by Great Den. Aota's real name is , maiden name . She is married to the singer Koji Tamaki Koji, Kōji, Kohji or Kouji may refer to: *Kōji (given name), a masculine Japanese given name *Kōji (Heian period) (康治), Japanese era, 1142–1144 *Kōji (Muromachi period) (弘治), Japanese era, 1555–1558 * Koji orange, a Japanese citrus .... Discography As Tenko Mini albums As Bubble Aota Singles DVD E-books Photo albums Filmography Variety TV dramas Internet Films References Notes External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aota, Noriko Japanese television personalities Japanese actresses Actors from Ehime Prefecture 1967 births Living people Singers from Ehime Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beni Arashiro
is a Japanese R&B singer, who debuted in 2004 under the Avex Trax label. In 2008, Arashiro left Avex Trax and transferred to Universal Music Japan where she started to perform as simply Beni (stylized as BENI). She was initially best known for her 2004 single "Here Alone," though later singles after her move to Universal (such as " Mō Ichi do..." with Dohzi-T, " Mō Nido to..." and " Kiss Kiss Kiss") have surpassed this initial hit. Life and career Start of her career Born in Okinawa, she moved to San Diego, California and then Yokohama. Her mother is Japanese and her father is American of European descent. She was influenced by Namie Amuro, Alicia Keys and her father's favorite singer Janet Jackson. She graduated from Nile C. Kinnick High School in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. She majored in Sociology at Sophia University. From a young age she wanted to become a singer and because of her musical parents she took up piano. Because her parents were living overseas she was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Gilbert
Paul Brandon Gilbert is an American hard rock and heavy metal guitarist. He is the co-founder of the band Mr. Big, and was also a member of Racer X, with whom he released several albums. In 1996, Gilbert launched a solo career, for which he has released numerous solo albums, and featured in numerous collaborations and guest appearances on other musicians' albums. Gilbert was voted fourth-best on GuitarOne magazine's 2007 "Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time". He was also ranked in ''Guitar World's'' 2008 list, "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". Shrapnel Records Gilbert was raised mostly in the small Pittsburgh suburb of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He began playing music at age six; by age 15, he was touring local clubs with his band (Tau Zero), and had been featured in Guitar Player magazine (alongside fellow up-and-comer Yngwie Malmsteen). Around 1981, Gilbert first contacted Mike Varney (founder of Shrapnel Records), asking for a gig with metal mega-star O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football Hour
is a Japanese comedy duo ( kombi) consisting of Terumoto Gotō (tsukkomi) and Nozomu Iwao (boke), both from Osaka. They are performers for the entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo. They graduated from the Yoshimoto NSC Osaka 14th generation class. The unit's material is created by both Goto and Iwao. Members * Born June 18, 1974 in Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka. Plays the ''tsukkomi''. His style of ''tsukkomi'' is well known for his use of metaphors and analogies. * Born December 19, 1975 in Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. Plays the '' boke''. In Yoshimoto Kogyo's annual "Ugliest Yoshimoto Kogyo Entertainer" awards, he won first place three years in a row (2002-2004) and has since been ineligible for voting. Iwao himself does not consider himself to be unattractive but rather fashionable and trendy. Life and career Both Gotō and Iwao were in prior units before the formation of Football Hour. Gotō was in the comedy duo ''Gotō-Tenma'' (Later renamed to ''Electronic Gram'') from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kankuro Kudo
is an old-fashioned Japanese given name rarely used in modern Japan. Real people *Kankurō Kudō, actor-screenwriter. *The kabuki actors known as Nakamura Kankurō, including: **Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII, actor who previously known as Nakamura Kankurō V. *Saitō Dōsan, warrior and merchant, also known as Nishimura Kankurō Masatoshi. Fictional characters *Kankuro (Naruto), a fictional character in the anime and manga series ''Naruto ''Naruto'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. T ...''. {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Takamura
is a Japanese musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as guitarist of the heavy metal band Seikima-II from 1987 to 1999, and for various temporary reunions since. From 2002 to 2020, he was the lead singer and guitarist of the rock trio Canta. Luke was voted the tenth greatest Japanese guitarist in a 2019 poll held by goo. He has cited Yuji Adachi, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen and Kazumi Watanabe as guitar influences. Career Luke joined Seikima-II in February 1987, replacing guitarist Jail O'Hashi. Like the other members, Luke adopted the stage persona of an Akuma ("demon") from the futuristic hyper-evolved dimension Makai ("demon world"), where he was the former Staff General of Military Authorities. They all wear face paint and elaborate stage outfits. The band preaches a demonic religion called Akumakyō through heavy metal music to conquer the Earth. Luke released nine studio albums with them, and is their most credited songwriter. In accordance to their ficti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masahiro Takashima
is a Japanese actor and singer. Early life Takashima comes from a family of actors, including his father Tadao Takashima, his mother Hanayo Sumi, and his younger brother Masanobu Takashima. Career Acting Takashima debuted in the 1987 film '' Totto Channel'', directed by Kazuki Ōmori. His part as Tsuda in ''Busu'' that same year earned him the Japan Academy Prize for Newcomer of the Year, as well as the Blue Ribbon Award, Hochi Film Award, Kinema Junpo Award, and the Mainichi Film Award for Best New Actor in 1988. Since that time he has appeared in feature films, including '' Gunhed'', '' Legend of Zipang'' (1990), '' Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II'', ''Godzilla vs. Destoroyah'', and '' Kakushi Toride no San-Akunin: The Last Princess'', and ''The Climbers High''. He appeared in the television crime drama '' Sangaku kyûjotai Shimon Ikki''. Singing As a singer, Takashima released singles and albums from 1992 to 1994. He covered the King Crimson song '' Starless'' on the B side ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demon Kogure
, previously known as , is a Japanese musician, songwriter, entertainer, journalist, sumo commentator, actor and voice actor. He first gained fame in the 1980s as vocalist of the heavy metal band Seikima-II, before starting a solo career in 1990 and branching out into other forms of entertainment. His real name is not publicly known and he is noted for always working entirely in character, which includes wearing face paint. Early life and education Demon attended kindergarten up through his first year of elementary school in New York City. He moved to Tokyo for second grade of elementary school, before moving to Nishi-ku, Hiroshima in 1971 for three years. Returning to Tokyo, Demon grew up there from 6th grade on. Between 1982 and 1983, Demon attended an acting school in Tokyo. In March 1986, Demon graduated with honors from Waseda University with a degree in social science. A fan of sumo since childhood, he was a member of the university's sumo club. He was also a membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genki Sudo
is a Japanese MMA fighter, singer, actor and politician who has been serving as a political independent in the House of Councillors since 2019. Between 1998 and 2006, Sudo was a professional athlete and then was in the entertainment industry from 2006 to 2019. He has since returned to his previous position in World Order as of September 2021 where he is currently active. He is a retired mixed martial artist and a kickboxer who, until 31 December 2006 competed in the Japanese fighting organization HERO'S and before that, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pancrase. He is known for his elaborate ring entrances and unorthodox fighting style. Over his career, he holds notable wins over Nate Marquardt, Royler Gracie, Eric "Butterbean" Esch, Mike Brown, Kazuyuki Miyata, Hiroyuki Takaya, Damacio Page and Ramon Dekkers. Sudo, following his retirement, transitioned into a career in entertainment as a Japanese singer, composer, choreographer, actor, professional calligrapher and autho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DragonForce
DragonForce are a British power metal band from London, England. The band was formed in 1999 by guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman, and are known for their long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-themed lyrics and retro video game-influenced sound. DragonForce's current lineup comprises Li, Totman, vocalist Marc Hudson, drummer Gee Anzalone and bassist Alicia Vigil. The band have been through several lineup changes throughout their career; longtime members in vocalist ZP Theart, keyboardist Vadim Pruzhanov, drummer Dave Mackintosh and bassist Frédéric Leclercq are among the former members of the band. DragonForce has released eight studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, one live DVD and one demo. Their third album, '' Inhuman Rampage'' (2005), was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI); its lead single, " Through the Fire and Flames", is their best-known song, and was featured in se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Kamayatsu
was a Japanese singer and guitarist born in Tokyo. Profile "Monsieur" was a founding member of bands The Spiders, Vodka Collins, and also a solo act. In 2001 he had a reunion with some former members of The Spiders, as the band Sans Filtre. Among his recent work was his performance of the song "RTB", the ending song to the anime Sentou Yousei Yukikaze. He performed for over five decades. Death Kamayatsu died from pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer arises when cell (biology), cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a Neoplasm, mass. These cancerous cells have the malignant, ability to invade other parts of t ... on 1 March 2017, aged 78. References External links Spiders English language websiteVodka Collins website* 1939 births 2017 deaths Musicians from Tokyo Deaths from cancer in Japan Deaths from pancreatic cancer {{Japan-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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