is the lead guitarist for the

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. As a mixing engineer, Manabe has worked on albums by The Pillows and The Stereo Future. He enjoys reading in his free time and is an enormous fan of

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. He also has his own signature guitar made by Sago New Material Guitars.

History

Life

Was born in Hokkaido Prefecture on October 2, 1962. Affectionately known as "Pee-chan" because his friends commented that he looked like the cartoon character,

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. Was in a band called PERSIA before joining The Pillows in 1989, then known as "Pisuke". Manabe is influenced by reggae legend

, especially with his work in Nine Miles. He has said that he was influenced by reggae and some punk rock.

Bands

Persia

Before starting in the Pillows, Manabe was a member of a rock band named PERSIA, which disbanded some time before The Pillows formed.

The Pillows

, Manabe's main and current band. Formed in 1989 on September 16. Has been playing with them since the beginning and is an important part of the group. Aside from playing guitar, he also works on some of the mixing for the albums.

Nine Miles

Nine Miles is a solo project named after the town in which

grew up in Jamaica. He is in charge of everything (excluding some track mixing). Plays all instruments that are heard in the albums. Manabe is influenced by reggae legend Bob Marley to build his own unique reggae sound. Manabe's constant use of reverbs, electronic effects, horns, among others are what give him his incredibly unique sound. The arrangement of instruments only adds to the uniqueness.

Discography

Albums

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''Revolution is My Name'' * 012.11.14''Rutile''

Compilations

* 005.22.02''Go! Delicious Go!'' (Omnibus Album)

Covers by The Pillows

The single release by The Pillows (Nonfiction) contained a Nine Miles cover. Nonfiction contained a cover of the Nine Miles song HEART IS THERE.

References

External links

nine miles official website

the pillows official websitenine miles official myspace
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