Akira Takasaki
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| Akira Takasaki | |
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| Born | February 22, 1961 |
| Origin | Osaka, Japan |
| Genre(s) | Rock/metal |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Associated acts | Loudness |
Akira Takasaki (高崎 晃 Takasaki Akira?, born February 22, 1961, in Osaka, Japan) is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness. He is considered one of the greatest guitarists in Japan.
He first started his music career as a member of the band Lazy with Munetaka Higuchi. His musical style didn't gel with the band and he decided to make his original band, "Loudness". His guitar work has attracted many fans over the world.
[edit] Solo Albums
- Tusk of Jaguar (1982)
- Ki (1994)
- Wa (1996)
- Gene Shaft (2001)
- Made in Hawaii (2002)
- Splash Mountain (2004)
- Maca (2005)
- Osaka Works #128 (2006)
- Nenriki (2006)
- Black Brown (2007)
