RIKIJI
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese musician
and bassist
. He is known for his work with Oblivion Dust
and Mega8Ball.
His musical career started as the bassist of Three Eyes Jack from 1993 to 1995, under the nickname "ChaChaMaru" (ちゃちゃ丸). In fall 1995 Rikiji formed Mega8Ball with vocalist/guitarist Tetsu Takano
. The band later disbanded and had their last live on December 29, 1997.
In January 1998, almost immediately after, Rikiji joined Oblivion Dust
. Then on December 23, 2000 he left Oblivion Dust (who would later disband on September 23, 2001). In early 2001 Rikiji reformed Mega8Ball, being the only original member.
On June 28, 2007, he announced that Oblivion Dust would be reuniting while he continues with Mega8Ball.
In 2010, he was s support member for Anna Tsuchiya
and Oblivion Dust vocalist Ken Lloyd
's Fake?
.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
. He is known for his work with Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust is a Japanese post-grunge/alternative rock band very influenced by early 90’s American rock bands, but with a trademark sonority that makes the band unique...
and Mega8Ball.
His musical career started as the bassist of Three Eyes Jack from 1993 to 1995, under the nickname "ChaChaMaru" (ちゃちゃ丸). In fall 1995 Rikiji formed Mega8Ball with vocalist/guitarist Tetsu Takano
Tetsu Takano
is a Japanese musician, probably best known as the first vocalist of the visual kei band Malice Mizer. After leaving Malice Mizer, he joined Mega8Ball from 1995 to 1997. He then started the band Zigzo with other formerly popular musicians, they were active from 1999 to 2002...
. The band later disbanded and had their last live on December 29, 1997.
In January 1998, almost immediately after, Rikiji joined Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust is a Japanese post-grunge/alternative rock band very influenced by early 90’s American rock bands, but with a trademark sonority that makes the band unique...
. Then on December 23, 2000 he left Oblivion Dust (who would later disband on September 23, 2001). In early 2001 Rikiji reformed Mega8Ball, being the only original member.
On June 28, 2007, he announced that Oblivion Dust would be reuniting while he continues with Mega8Ball.
In 2010, he was s support member for Anna Tsuchiya
Anna Tsuchiya
is a Japanese singer, lyricist, actress and semi-retired model.Tsuchiya was born to a Japanese mother and an American father of Polish-Irish descent from Buffalo, New York. In her earliest years, she spoke English and Japanese...
and Oblivion Dust vocalist Ken Lloyd
Ken Lloyd
Kentaro James Shibuya Lloyd , better known as Ken Lloyd, is a British/Japanese musician and singer-songwriter. Fluent in both Japanese and English, he writes lyrics in both languages...
's Fake?
Fake?
Fake? is a Japanese rock band formed in 2001 by Ken Lloyd and Inoran. Their music has been described as alternative mixed with electronic sounds...
.