Jiro (musician)
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Yoshihito "Jiro" Wayama (和山 義仁, Wayama Yoshihito; born October 17, 1972 in Hakodate, Hokkaidō
) is the bassist of popular Japanese rock band Glay
. He is also the bassist in his sideband The Predators. He was the last member of the official line up to join Glay, in 1992.
Jiro used to be a guitarist in his first bands, and only picked up the bass when he joined the indie band "Pierrot", in Hakodate. In 1992, Pierrot moved to Tokyo to expand their career, but disbanded shortly after. Jiro was then invited by Takuro to join Glay. At first he refused but as Takuro insisted, he accepted to play one concert with them. He ended up staying in the band afterward.
Jiro is considered the baby-faced in the group and was a favorite among teenager girls. He and Hisashi, were known for their visual kei
looks. However in recent years the pair have toned down their image, wearing more casual clothing and hairstyles.
He married in the year 2000 to a woman named Reiko; ex-editor of the music magazine What's In. Jiro worked in construction when he arrived in Tokyo, after graduating from high school. He hosts a radio show on Funky802 FM, "Buggy Crash Night".
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
) is the bassist of popular Japanese rock band Glay
Glay
Glay is a rock/pop band from Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan formed by guitarist Takuro and vocalist Teru in high school in 1988. Glay primarily composes songs in the rock and pop genres, but they have also composed songs using elements of different styles such as reggae and gospel...
. He is also the bassist in his sideband The Predators. He was the last member of the official line up to join Glay, in 1992.
Jiro used to be a guitarist in his first bands, and only picked up the bass when he joined the indie band "Pierrot", in Hakodate. In 1992, Pierrot moved to Tokyo to expand their career, but disbanded shortly after. Jiro was then invited by Takuro to join Glay. At first he refused but as Takuro insisted, he accepted to play one concert with them. He ended up staying in the band afterward.
Jiro is considered the baby-faced in the group and was a favorite among teenager girls. He and Hisashi, were known for their visual kei
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
looks. However in recent years the pair have toned down their image, wearing more casual clothing and hairstyles.
He married in the year 2000 to a woman named Reiko; ex-editor of the music magazine What's In. Jiro worked in construction when he arrived in Tokyo, after graduating from high school. He hosts a radio show on Funky802 FM, "Buggy Crash Night".
For Glay
- Shutter Speeds no Tema, from 1996 album BELOVED(music by Jiro, lyrics by Takuro).
- Kanariya, from BELOVED (music by Jiro, lyrics by Takuro).
- Biribiri Crashman, from 1998 album pure soul(music by Jiro, lyrics by Takuro).
- Good bye bye Sunday, from 2000 single Tomadoi/Special Thanks(music and lyrics by Jiro).
- TIME, from 2000 single Missing You(music e lyrics).
- Highway #5, from 2001 album ONE LOVE(music and lyrics).
- Mister Popcorn, from album ONE LOVE(music and lyrics).
- NEVERLAND, from 2002 album "UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, away" (music by Jiro, lyrics by Takuro).
- BUGS IN MY HEAD, from 2004 album THE FRUSTRATED (music and lyrics).
- AMERICAN INNOVATION, from 2007 LOVE IS BEAUTIFUL(music by Jiro, lyrics by Takuro).
For The Predators
- Dizzy Life, from 2005 album Hunting! (music by Jiro, lyrics by Sawao Yamanaka).
- Sleepy Dragon, from 2005 album Hunting! (music by Jiro, lyrics by Sawao Yamanaka).
- Lizard Man, from 2005 album Hunting! (music by Jiro, lyrics by Sawao Yamanaka).
- Rock'n'Roll Lay Down, from 2008 album Kiba wo Misero (music by Jiro, lyrics by Sawao Yamanaka).
- Shoot the Moon, from 2008 album Kiba wo Misero (music by Jiro, lyrics by Sawao Yamanaka).
- Island, from 2008 album Kiba wo Misero (music by Jiro, lyrics by Sawao Yamanaka).
- Wild Tiger, from 2008 album Kiba wo Misero (music by Jiro, lyrics by Sawao Yamanaka).
External links
- Buggy Crash Night official website - Jiro's radio show
- Glay official website
- THE PREDATORS' official website