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about SADISTIC MIKA BAND 3

SADISTIC MIKA BAND - members

Kazuhiko Katoh KAZUHIKO KATOH - Vocals, Guitar
While at university (studying politics) formed a folk-rock trio which had considerable amateur success. After graduation the group turned professional and produced several No. 1 albums and singles (one being the biggest selling single in Japan to date). When they disbanded Kazuhiko continued as a solo star, making three hit albums under his own name. Then three years ago, convinced that rock offered a more viable context for his songs, he formed the Sadistic Mika Band.

Mika MIKA - Vocals, extras
Brought up and educated in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, and consequently conversant with the ancient arts. Strangely, acquired a formidable expertise in modern techniques also, possibly the result of travelling the world for two years after leaving art school. Back in Tokyo hosted her own pop radio show and worked as a fashion consultant. Then she joined the Sadistic Mika Band, despite no previous musical experience.

Masayoshi Takanaka MASAYOSHI TAKANAKA - Guitar
Still only twenty-two years of age, he is generally regarded as the best rock guitarist in Japan. Half Chinese, Takanaka is a master of Oriental as well as Western muiscal styles, combining lyricism with power. He joined the Sadistic Mika Band at its inception, and was voted No. 1 guitarist in Japan's major pop poll last year.

Hiroshi Imai HIROSHI IMAI - Keyboards
Studied at Tokyo Academy of Music before outraging his teachers by joining a psychdelic rock group called the Space Band. Imai played in numerous rock and jazz groups before joining the Sadistic Mika Band a few months after its formation. A talented composer and arranger, and extremely wry humorist.

Yukihiro Takahashi YUKIHIRO TAKAHASHI - Drums
Slight of frame for such a powerful drummer. Yukihiro joined the Sadistic Mika Band right at the beginning, astonishing the other members because he had never played in a band before. A very sharp dresser and is the chief proponent of a cultish mode of couture in Tokyo which he describes as "international golfing style".

Tsugutoshi Goto TSUGUTOSHI GOTO - Bass
The newest member of the band: Goto joined only three months ago, just before the recording of "Hot! Menu", when Rei O'Hara, the band's original bassist, left to form a new band. Goto's distinctive bass tone had made him the most sought-after session player in Tokyo.

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Harvest Records press release

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	KAZUHIKO KATOH - Vocals, Guitar While at university (studying politics) formed a folk-rock trio which had considerable amateur success. After graduation the group turned professional and produced several No. 1 albums and singles (one being the biggest selling single in Japan to date). When they disbanded Kazuhiko continued as a solo star, making three hit albums under his own name. Then three years ago, convinced that rock offered a more viable context for his songs, he formed the Sadistic Mika Band.
	MIKA - Vocals, extras Brought up and educated in Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, and consequently conversant with the ancient arts. Strangely, acquired a formidable expertise in modern techniques also, possibly the result of travelling the world for two years after leaving art school. Back in Tokyo hosted her own pop radio show and worked as a fashion consultant. Then she joined the Sadistic Mika Band, despite no previous musical experience.
	MASAYOSHI TAKANAKA - Guitar Still only twenty-two years of age, he is generally regarded as the best rock guitarist in Japan. Half Chinese, Takanaka is a master of Oriental as well as Western muiscal styles, combining lyricism with power. He joined the Sadistic Mika Band at its inception, and was voted No. 1 guitarist in Japan's major pop poll last year.
	HIROSHI IMAI - Keyboards Studied at Tokyo Academy of Music before outraging his teachers by joining a psychdelic rock group called the Space Band. Imai played in numerous rock and jazz groups before joining the Sadistic Mika Band a few months after its formation. A talented composer and arranger, and extremely wry humorist.
	YUKIHIRO TAKAHASHI - Drums Slight of frame for such a powerful drummer. Yukihiro joined the Sadistic Mika Band right at the beginning, astonishing the other members because he had never played in a band before. A very sharp dresser and is the chief proponent of a cultish mode of couture in Tokyo which he describes as "international golfing style".
	TSUGUTOSHI GOTO - Bass The newest member of the band: Goto joined only three months ago, just before the recording of "Hot! Menu", when Rei O'Hara, the band's original bassist, left to form a new band. Goto's distinctive bass tone had made him the most sought-after session player in Tokyo.