Masafumi Gotoh

Rock Singer

Birthday December 2, 1976

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Japan

Age 48 years old

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About

Best known as a member of the Japanese band Asian Kung-Fu Generation, this indie rock songwriter, singer, and guitarist recorded such solo singles as "Lost" and "Wonderland." A versatile vocalist, he recorded tracks in both lyrical and belting styles.

Before Fame

He became acquainted with his future Asian Kung-Fu Generation bandmates Takahiro Yamada and Kensuke Kita while all three musicians were studying at Kanto Gakuin University in Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Japan. He graduated from the university with a degree in economics.

Trivia

He founded a band called Skeletons and created a music label called Only in Dreams.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Shimada, Japan.

Associated With

His contemporary and fellow Japanese singer, Ami Onuki, performed with a pop group called PUFFY.