Etsuko Nakanishi
| Etsuko Nakanishi | |
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Etsuko Nakanishi performing with Shonen Knife at the Blender Theater in New York City in November 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Etsuko Nakanishi |
| Also known as | Ettchan |
| Born |
July 11, 1977 Nara Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | Pop-punk, alternative rock, indie pop |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, backing vocalist |
| Instruments | Drums, vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Associated acts | Shonen Knife |
| Website | shonenknife.net |
| Notable instruments | |
| Zildjian drum kit | |
Etsuko Nakanishi (中西悦子 Nakanishi Etsuko) (July 11, 1977) is a drummer known most recently for being in the Japanese rock trio Shonen Knife.
History
She initially began her career with Shonen Knife as one of many temporary drummers, first playing with the group on January 30, 2005 during a show in Osaka with The Shins. Etsuko was chosen as a permanent drummer for the band on March 24, 2006,[1] a tenure which lasted until April 9, 2010,[2] when she left the band. She is a former member of the Japanese band Pink Panda.
Personal life
Her favorite bands include Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beat Crusaders, Metallica, Wonder Girls and Namie Amuro.
External links
References
- ↑ "Shonen Knife – Bio". shonenknife.net. Shonen Knife. 2007. Retrieved 2009-03-25.
- ↑ http://goodcharamel.blogspot.com/2010/04/message-from-naoko-from-shonen-knife.html
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