Akiko Noma (野間 亜紀子, born February 13th, 1980), 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 Akiko Hamada (浜田 亜紀子). She sings, writes lyrics, and composes music. After getting married in October 2006, she changed her surname from Hamada to Noma (野間).
Akiko Noma 野間 亜紀子 | |
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| Birth name | Akiko Hamada |
| Also known as | Akko |
| Born | 13 February 1980 Kagoshima, Japan |
| Genres | J-Pop, Rock |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Early life
editWhile 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
editIn 2003, she released kirari (キラリ) on the BM Label, and in 2005 aru you denai you de, aru mono (あるようでないようで、あるもの) under EMI Japan.[2]
Discography
edit- Kirari (October 13, 2003)
- Aruyoude Naiyoude, Arumono (November 2, 2005)
References
edit- ^ "Nakashima Yumi". Archived from the original on 2008-03-08. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ GO!GO!7188、パブリック・ビューイングを開催 (Japanese)
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