Yune Sugihara (Sugizo), born on July 8, 1969 in Hadano Kanagawa, Japan, known exclusively by his stage name Sugizo, is a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. He is best known as lead guitarist and violinist of the rock band Luna Sea. In 2007, he became a member of the trance/world music act Juno Reactor, and of the Japanese rock supergroup SKIN, and in 2009 officially joined the heavy metal band X Japan, being violinest and guitarist.
He started his solo career in 1997 and has since collaborated with many artists. In 2007 he became a member of the trance/world music act Juno Reactor, and of the Japanese rock supergroup S.K.I.N., and in 2009 officially joined the heavy metal band X Japan. In addition to being known to experiment with many musical genres, mostly rock, psychedelic and electronica, he is known for his political ideas and views, being an anti-war, anti-nuclear and environmental activist.
Inoran, born on September 29, 1970 in Hadano Kanagawa, known exclusively by his stage name Inoran, is a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist and a co-founder of the rock band Luna Sea. In 2005, he left Luna Sea while he has recently rejoined Luna Sea as they reunited in 2010, and in 2012 formed Muddy Apes with bassist Takra Hirose and support guitarist Dean Tidey, both from Feeder, and 8otto's vocalist Maeson.
Inoran has two younger brothers. He loved playing baseball when he was in school. The nickname Inoran came into existence when he was playing a baseball game; he hit the ball and a fan kept shouting "Ino! Run!!", which sounded like "Inoran". He was also said to be popular among girls in his school. Because of his good manner and looks, Tokyo Pop contacted him to be an idol but Inoran refused.
At age 16, Inoran became a big fan of Cipher, the guitarist and co-founder of the band D'erlanger, when he went to see one of their live concerts. Inoran said in an interview that Cipher is a person who has changed his life. Though Inoran is left-handed, he said he's more comfortable playing guitar with his right hand. He is also claustrophobic, this inspired him to compose the song "Claustrophobia", the B-side of Luna Sea's first single "Believe".
How to Get to KITEC
The transport mode is supplemented by more than 20 different bus routes and light-bus services. KITEC can be reached in 20 minutes from Central and within 10 minutes from Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon Tong. Shuttle bus services are available for everyday to and from Kowloon Bay MTR Station (Operating Hours from 06:45am to 12:00 midnight) |