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 |
| Genre(s) | Japanese rock, punk rock, metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 2002 - present |
| Label(s) | 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 and vocalist of Japanese rock band Maximum the Hormone.[1]
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Ryo had played guitar since his years in junior high school. He was recruited 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.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Maximum the Ryo member profile (Japanese). 55mth.com.
- ^ Maximum the Hormone at JaME. jumusiceuropa.com.
