Etsuko Nakanishi

Etsuko Nakanishi

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 (1977-07-11) July 11, 1977
Nara Prefecture, Japan
Genres Pop-punk, alternative rock, indie pop
Occupation(s) Drummer, backing vocalist
Instruments Drums, vocals
Years active 2005present
Associated acts Shonen Knife
Website shonenknife.net
Notable instruments
Zildjian drum kit

Etsuko Nakanishi (中西悦子 Nakanishi Etsuko, born 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.

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