is a Japanese singer, guitarist and bassist known for being the frontman of

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from 1986 to 1991 and

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from 1992 to 2000. He currently plays bass and sings duet and backing vocals, with occasional guitar in the

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-based band FiRESiGN. He was vocally trained by Donald Lawrence, and moved to New York City in 1986. He has a daughter, born in 1992.

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1964 births Living people Japanese heavy metal singers Japanese heavy metal bass guitarists Japanese expatriates in the United States Loudness (band) members Musicians from Hokkaido English-language singers from Japan {{Japan-musician-stub