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{{nihongo|'''Futoshi Uehara'''|上原太|Uehara Futoshi}}, born April 15, 1980 and also known as {{nihongo4||上ちゃん|'''Ue-Chan'''}}, is a Japanese [[bassist]] and current member of [[ |
{{nihongo|'''Futoshi Uehara'''|上原太|Uehara Futoshi}}, born April 15, 1980 and also known as {{nihongo4||上ちゃん|'''Ue-Chan'''}}, is a Japanese [[bassist]] and current member of [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Maximum The Hormone]]. He was the last to join the band in replacement of their former bassist "Key" who departed the band in 1999. He is the youngest member of the band.<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p875085|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Maximum the Hormone|last=Eremenko|first=Alexey|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref> Uehara's playing style is highly influenced by [[Michael Peter Balzary]], otherwise known as Flea, bassist for the band [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Maximum the Hormone Fansite|url=http://www.maximumthehormone.net/bioueen.html}}</ref> Uehara is characterized by his twangy and heavy slapping and popping bass style, which is unique in nu metal, as it is more of a funky bass playing style. In many of the band's songs his playing is easily audible over the harsh vocals and guitar riffs. He plays a [[Modulus Guitars|Modulus]] FB4 and also sports tattoos that resemble those of his idol, Flea. He very rarely sings, but in some songs such as "Houchou Hasami Cutter Knife Dosu Kiri", "Kyoukatsu" and "Nigire Tsutsu", he has provided backup vocals. |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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Revision as of 20:15, 12 December 2012
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| Birth name | Futoshi Uehara (上原太) |
| Also known as | Ue-chan (上ちゃん) |
| Born | April 15, 1980 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Nu metal, hardcore punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | VAP |
Futoshi Uehara (上原太, Uehara Futoshi), born April 15, 1980 and also known as Ue-Chan (上ちゃん), is a Japanese bassist and current member of rock band Maximum The Hormone. He was the last to join the band in replacement of their former bassist "Key" who departed the band in 1999. He is the youngest member of the band.[1] Uehara's playing style is highly influenced by Michael Peter Balzary, otherwise known as Flea, bassist for the band Red Hot Chili Peppers.[2] Uehara is characterized by his twangy and heavy slapping and popping bass style, which is unique in nu metal, as it is more of a funky bass playing style. In many of the band's songs his playing is easily audible over the harsh vocals and guitar riffs. He plays a Modulus FB4 and also sports tattoos that resemble those of his idol, Flea. He very rarely sings, but in some songs such as "Houchou Hasami Cutter Knife Dosu Kiri", "Kyoukatsu" and "Nigire Tsutsu", he has provided backup vocals.
Discography
- Hō (2001)
- Mimi Kajiru (2002)
- Kusoban (2004)
- Rokkinpo Goroshi (2005)
- Bu-ikikaesu (2007)
References
- ^ Eremenko, Alexey. "Biography: Maximum the Hormone". Allmusic. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
- ^ "Maximum the Hormone Fansite".