| Masafumi Gotō | |
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Masafumi Gotō |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Masafumi Gotō |
| Born | December 2, 1976 Shimada, Japan |
| Origin | Chūbu, Japan |
| Genres | Indie rock, Alternative rock |
| Occupations | Lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Ki/oon, Tofu |
| Associated acts | Asian Kung-Fu Generation |
| Website | DiaryOID |
| Notable instruments | |
| '75 Gibson Marauder Gibson Les Paul Faded Double-cut Gibson Les Paul Junior Fender Combo Amplifier (Custom) |
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Masafumi Gotō (後藤 正文 Gotō Masafumi) (December 2, 1976) is the lead vocalist, main songwriter and rhythm guitarist of the Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Masafumi met fellow band members Kensuke Kita 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] As the main songwriter of the band, Gotō is accredited for engendering a majority of their lyrics, but has a strong tendency to share songwriting duties equally among his bandmates.[2] His vocal style most often alternates between soft, melodic singing, and harder, harsher, yelling.[3] Masafumi has a degree in economics and his favourite bands are Weezer, Number Girl, Oasis, Teenage Fanclub and Eastern Youth.[4]
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