Ryo Kawakita
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| Birth name | Ryo Kawakita (川北 亮) |
| Also known as | Maximum the Ryo |
| Born | December 13, 1978 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Nu metal, hardcore punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Labels | VAP |
| Associated acts | Maximum the Hormone |
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, songwriter and singer of Japanese metal band Maximum the Hormone.[1]
General information[edit]
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][not in citation given] His guitar playing is heavy and influenced by metal, punk, and hard rock bands including Tool, System of a Down, NOFX, The Ramones, Korn, Mr. Bungle, Pantera, Oasis, The Fall of Troy, Molotov, Cheap Trick.[1]
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.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Maximum the Ryo member profile". 55mth.com (in Japanese).CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "Maximum the Hormone at JaME". jumusiceuropa.com.
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