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Revision as of 05:47, 5 July 2012
Yamanaka Sawao (山中さわお), is a Japanese rock singer, guitarist, songwriter and composer. He is well known as the lead singer and guitarist of the band the pillows.
Profile
- Name: Yamanaka Sawao (山中さわお)
- Birthdate: December 7, 1968
- Birthplace: Hokkaido, Japan
- Bands:
- the Coinlocker Babies (1988 - 1989)
- the pillows (1989 - Present)
- the Predators (2005 - Present)
Information
Yamanaka Sawao grew up listening to punk rock. In 1988 he began singing and playing guitar for the group the Coinlocker Babies and recorded a demo tape called "Pantomime".
In 1989 he started up the group the pillows in Hokkaido with Manabe Yoshiaki, Ueda Kenji and Sato Shinichiro. After re-recording some of the music from their earlier demo they signed with Pony Canyon and came out with their first major release MOON GOLD in 1991. Since then they have released many successful albums and singles.
In 2010 Sawao released his first solo album DISCHARGE and released a second only four months later titled Taikutsu na Otoko. Yamanaka started his own independent record label in 1999 with fellow member Ueda Kenji called Delicious Label.
Discography
Albums
- [2010.06.23] DISCHARGE
- [2010.10.12] Taikutsu na Otoko (退屈な男; Tedious Man)
Filmography
Movies
- [2003] Colors of Life (Cameo)
