Yamamoto Kenta - metal musician

Yamamoto Kenta

Born: 1948-08-11 Died: 2003-03-03

Biography

Yamamoto Kenta was born in the bustling city of Tokyo in 1980. He was introduced to music at a young age through his family's love for traditional Japanese folk music, which inspired him to explore different genres. Kenta started his musical journey in his teenage years, picking up the guitar and quickly mastering the instrument. He formed his first band at the age of 15, participating in local competitions and steadily gaining recognition for his unique sound. His early influences include rock legends such as Jimi Hendrix and Ritchie Blackmore, which set the stage for his future endeavors in the Japanese music scene.

Roles

Guitarist, Songwriter

Band History

The Electric Mood, Skyward

Signature Gear

Guitars: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Fender Stratocaster '62 Reissue
Amps: Marshall JCM800 2203
Pedals: MXR Phase 90
Microphones: Shure SM57
Cabinets: Mesa/Boogie 4x12 Rectifier Cabinet
Strings: Ernie Ball 0.10-0.46 Slinky
Picks: Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.73mm

Bandmates & Collaborators

HÃ¥kon Mosvold, Nagano Hiroshi, Joe Skyward

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