Ryo Kawakita
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Ryo Kawakita (川北 亮, Kawakita Ryō, born December 13, 1978), also known as Maximum the Ryo (マキシマムザ亮君 Makishimamu Za Ryō-kun), is the guitarist and vocalist of Japanese rock band Maximum the Hormone.[1]
General information
Ryo had played guitar since his years in junior high school. He was recruited into the band Maximum the Hormone by his sister Nao Kawakita after the departure of Key.[2] His guitar playing is heavy and influenced by metal, punk, and hard rock bands.
Ryo made a guest appearance with Wagdug Futuristic Unity on "Systematic People", a track from Wagdug's Hakai album. "Systematic People" was also used as the opening theme for the anime series Kurozuka.[3]
Cited influences
- Tool[1]
- System of a Down
- NOFX
- The Ramones
- Korn
- Pantera
- Mindless Self Indulgence
- Oasis
- The Fall of Troy
References
- ^ a b "Maximum the Ryo member profile". 55mth.com (in Japanese).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ "Maximum the Hormone at JaME". jumusiceuropa.com.
- ^ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10197