Kensuke Kita
| Kensuke Kita | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kensuke Kita |
| Born |
January 24, 1977 Yokohama, Japan |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Indie rock, Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Lead guitarist, backing vocalist |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Ki/oon, Tofu |
| Associated acts | Asian Kung-Fu Generation |
| Website | asiankung-fu.com |
| Notable instruments | |
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Gibson Les Paul Standard Gibson Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Gibson Les Paul Junior Bogner Amplifiers | |
Kensuke Kita (喜多 建介 Kita Kensuke) (January 24, 1977) is the lead guitarist and backing singer of the Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Kensuke met fellow band members Masafumi Gotō and Takahiro Yamada while attending a music club of Kanto Gakuin University. The three formed Asian Kung-Fu Generation in 1996, with drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi joining the band shortly after.[1]
While primarily limited to background vocals, Kensuke has had the opportunity to sing lead on the song, "Uso to Wonderland," the B-side to the band's very first number-one single, "World Apart" and also on the song "Seaside Sleeping," which is part of the Easter Single album. He has a degree in economics and his favourite bands are Radiohead, Manic Street Preachers, XTC, Supergrass.[2]
References
- ↑ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: Biography". ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website. Ki/oon Records Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ↑ Asian Kung-Fu Generation Fansite Flash Back! - Profile