Akiko Noma Explained

Akiko Noma
Birth Name:Akiko Hamada
Alias:Akko
Birth Date:13 February 1980
Birth Place:Kagoshima, Japan
Instrument:Bass guitar
Genre:J-Pop, Rock
Years Active:2000–present
Associated Acts:GO!GO!7188

, best known as Akko, was the bassist, back-up vocalist, and lyricist of GO!GO!7188. She has also released two solo albums under her maiden name . She sings, writes lyrics, and composes music. After getting married in October 2006, she changed her surname from .

Early life

While in high school she met Yumi Nakashima, who formed Jellyfish, a JUDY AND MARY cover band made-up of five girls including Akiko.[1] When Jellyfish broke up a few years later, Yuu and Akiko would remain together and in 1998 form the rock band GO!GO!7188.

Career

In 2003, she released on the BM Label, and in 2005 under EMI Japan.[2]

Discography

  1. Kirari (October 13, 2003)
  2. Aruyoude Naiyoude, Arumono (November 2, 2005)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nakashima Yumi . 2008-03-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080308074740/http://wiki.theppn.org/Nakashima_Yumi . 2008-03-08 . dead .
  2. http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/2574216/ GO!GO!7188、パブリック・ビューイングを開催 (Japanese)