Taro Yokoyama
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Taro Yokoyama in Seattle, Washington (2007)
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Background information | |
Born | January 15, 1984 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |
Origin | Honolulu, Hawai'i, United States |
Genre(s) | Japanese Pop Rock |
Occupation(s) | Model, Singer, Songwriter, Actor |
Years active | 2006-present |
Label(s) | Giza Studio Japan |
Notable instrument(s) | |
Guitar, Piano, Drums |
Taro Yokoyama (横山 汰郎 Yokoyama Taro?, born January 15, 1984, in Honolulu) is a significant fashion model and singer active in Japan & America. Born to a Japanese father and American mother, he is a native-born citizen of the United States and was brought up in Hawai'i. He is signed onto Giza Studio Japan.
Yokoyama has done modeling for Givenchy & Marc Jacobs [1][2]
Two very important names in the high fashion industry.
Yokoyama's music can be found broadcasted on KTUH 90.3FM Honolulu, and many Japanese radio stations.
[edit] Early life
Yokoyama was born to a Japanese father and a American mother in Honolulu, Hawai'i.[3]
He began learning Guitar at the early age of 6 years old, then begun to master playing the drums and singing over the next 15 years of his life.
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