Masafumi Gotoh

Masafumi Gotō
Masafumi Gotō
Background information
Birth name	Masafumi Gotō
Born	December 2, 1976 (1976-12-02) (age 34) Shimada, Japan
Origin	Chūbu, Japan
Genres	Indie rock, Alternative rock
Occupations	Lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Ki/oon, Tofu
Associated acts	Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Website	DiaryOID
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 bands are Weezer, Number Girl, Oasis, Teenage Fanclub and Eastern Youth.^[4]

References

1. ^ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: Biography". ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website. Ki/oon Records Inc. http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Info/AKG/eng/bio/index.html. Retrieved 2008-10-09. 
2. ^ Caffrey, Rori (2004-11-11). "Asian Kung-Fu Generation Finally Kicks In". The Daily Yomiuri. The Yomiuri Shimbun. http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/newse/20041111woa3.htm. Retrieved 2008-11-06. ^{[dead link]}
3. ^ Kao, Larry (2005-11-03). "Talkin Bout My (Asian Kung-Fu) Generation". Asian Pacific Arts. UCLA Asia Institute. http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=32753. Retrieved 2008-11-06. 
4. ^ Asian Kung-Fu Generation Fansite Flash Back! - Profile

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Name	Goto, Masafumi
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Date of birth	1976-12-02
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