Masafumi Gotoh

Masafumi Gotō

Masafumi Gotō in 2011.
Background information
Birth name Masafumi Gotō
Born (1976-12-02) December 2, 1976
Shimada, Japan
Origin Chūbu, Japan
Genres Indie rock, Alternative rock
Occupation(s) Lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, music producer
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1996present
Labels Ki/oon, Tofu
Associated acts Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Skeletons
Website Sony OID
Notable instruments
'75 Gibson Marauder
Gibson Les Paul Faded Double-cut
Gibson Les Paul Junior
Fender Combo Amplifier (Custom)

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 artists include Weezer, Number Girl, Oasis, Teenage Fanclub, and Beck.[4] He launched his own music label, Only in Dreams[5] and produces records for other artists such as Chatmonchy, Dr. Downer and The Chef Cooks Me.[6] He was also one of the founding members of the band Skeletons (スケルトンズ).[7]

Discography

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Solo

Other

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