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  Taka Hirose - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taka Hirose (born July 28, 1967 in Mizuho, Gifu, Japan) is the Japanese bassist for the successful British rock band Feeder.
Taka began playing bass at the age of 14 in high school and played in several jazz and metal bands during his school years.
Hirose is accomplished at judo, which he has practised from an early age.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Taka_Hirose   (663 words)

  
 Taka Hirose
Taka also worked nights in a Tokyo bar before he decided to visit London in 1992, hoping to fulfill his ambitions of becoming a Graphic Designer.
To pay for his flight ticket, Taka had to 'entertain' (we'll assume he means by playing the guitar...) the Mafia men and their mistresses.
Taka was once given a fake pair of breasts from a fan.
feederfansite.moonfruit.com /takahirose   (581 words)

  
 Bubble's Tour Diary
taka just ambles along in his usual Taka-ish manner and is promptly swamped; Grant turns up minutes later, flanked by trusty security guard Reg, and is also swamped much to Reg's not-happiness; Mark and Dean return from retail therapy, bags in hand, and also get swamped.
Taka comes over and asks if I've got anything left I want signing, Dean waves, and I get a peck on the cheek from Mark The Man. Grant signs my YWTS (which I've only just remembered I've got with me, and we talk about gastric flu and having the shits.
Taka comes out, thanks us for the support and we say goodbye.Sniff.
www.feederfansite.moonfruit.com /bubblestourdiary   (1288 words)

  
 Subbb Feeder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Taka Hirose is the Bass guitar and plays the part of backing vocals for the band.
Before Taka came to England, he was found playing in many other other metal and jazz bands in Japan.
When Taka eventually came to the UK, he was found by Grant and Jon through a Loot advertisement.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /subbbfeeder/taka.html   (88 words)

  
 Feeder - Music Downloads - Online
Bio: British pop-metal outfit Feeder was formed in London by singer/guitarist Grant Nicholas and drummer Jon Lee, who first teamed in the Welsh band Temper Temper.
Originally dubbed Reel, the new group's lineup was complete with the addition of Tokyo-born bassist Taka Hirose.
Nicholas and Hirose saw it fit to continue with Feeder, and they resumed recording with former Skunk Anansie drummer Mark Richardson behind the kit.
musicstore.connect.com /artist/101/444/1/1014441.html   (324 words)

  
 Comfort in Sound: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Nicholas and Hirose and ex-Skunk Anansie drummer Mark Richardson spent most of that year crafting a dark, reflective set of songs.
Founding members Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose had reservations about carrying on without their mate; however, Lee's family urged them to continue.
Moods and tempos are consistent in change, and such moves make Comfort in Sound as solid as it is. From the crunchy licks of "Come Back Around" to the positive energy of "Forget About Tomorrow," Comfort in Sound waltzes along without getting lost in song and craft.
www.music.com /release/comfort_in_sound/1   (360 words)

  
 taka
Taka Hirose was the third original member of Feeder.
Taka started playing bass at the age of 14 and has played for numerous jazz
Not only does Taka play bass guitar, but he also provides back up vocals for
www.beepworld3.de /members59/feeder-anne/taka.htm   (254 words)

  
 Sorted magAZine - Feeder
Feeder's Grant and Taka discuss recovering from the death of their drummer, his replacement and their nerves before their Irish gig, which opened their tour.
With the memory of their fallen friend and a love of their music, Taka and Grant are back, albeit with a tense disposition.
Significantly, in the video for their song 'Come back around', Taka and Grant perform with a number of female drummers, a tribute to Jon it seems.
www.sortedmagazine.com /Features.php3?nID=439   (727 words)

  
 Bands - Feeder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Feeder was formed in London by singer/guitarist Grant Nicholas and drummer Jon Lee, who first teamed in the Welsh band Temper Temper.
Originally called Reel, the new group's line-up was complete with the addition of Tokyo-born bassist Taka Hirose.
Sadly, Jon Lee committed suicide in 2002 and the band have decided to not replace him, preferring session musicians for their subsequent releases.
www.losecontrol.com /rokkardz/bands/001.htm   (62 words)

  
 Feeder ~ Biography ~ ThePriorities.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Feeder were born from duo Grant Nicholas (singer/guitarist) and Jon Lee (drummer), who had a band called Reel.
They advertised for a bassist in the music press and the result was the arrival of Taka Hirose from Tokyo.
The bands name was then changed from Reel to Feeder, the name of Grant's pet goldfish, and the band signed to the Echo label in 1995.
dapriorities.sphosting.com /bands/feeder/biography   (369 words)

  
 BBC - Wales - Feeder biography
But encouraged by the love and support of their dedicated fanbase, frontman Grant Nicolas and bassist Taka Hirose chose to continue playing as Feeder.
Frustrated by small-town life, the pair changed their name to Reel and relocated to London in early 1995, recruiting Tokyo-born bassist Taka Hirose on the way.
The future of the band was thrown into doubt, but Nicholas and Hirose resolved to carry on under the Feeder name after pleas from fans and Lee's family.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/music/sites/feeder/pages/feeder_biography.shtml   (3075 words)

  
 RTE.ie Entertainment - Feeder drummer dies
Jon Lee, drummer with Welsh trio Feeder, has been found dead at his home in Florida.
In a statement, Lee's devastated bandmates Grant Nicholls and Taka Hirose said that they would "miss him more than melody".
Feeder had recently completed a European tour with The Stereophonics and scored a major success with their 2001 album 'Echo Park'.
www.rte.ie /arts/2002/0109/feeder.html   (65 words)

  
 Feeder : iSOUND.COM™
Feeder was originally formed in 1992, but thew current line-up came together in 1995.
Grant and John went to london and found Taka to play bass for them.
Their fourth album, 'Comfort in Sound' contained the singles 'Come Back around' and 'Comfort in Sound'.
www.isound.com /feeder   (523 words)

  
 hip online: artists: feeder
Vocalist-guitarist Grant Nicholas and bassist Taka Hirose were left searching for meaning in the face of a senseless act.
"Taka went to see his parents in Japan, and I started to write songs again.
And on "Godzilla" (note: not a cover of Blue Oyster Cult's sci-fi metal classic), Nicholas sings lines such as "lost love in suicide" while he and Hirose batter their gear beyond submission.
www.hiponline.com /artist/music/f/feeder   (649 words)

  
 jpop.com Forums > Feeder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
They are a British band with a Japanese bass player, Taka Hirose.
Apr 11 2003, 05:46 PM Feeder is one of my fave bands, i went to see them just last month, hell is for heroes are also one of my faveourite bands and they were the support
taka hirose is the man, he was the most lively one making the fans go crazy,...
www.jpop.com /jforum/lofiversion/index.php/t722.html   (270 words)

  
 Feeder
He followed the Temper Temper episode with a stint in a 10 piece loungecore band following Grant to the big smoke.
Taka Hirose (bass) was a jazz-loving bassist playing in heavy metal bands in Tokyo, working nights in a Yakuza-popular bar.
Grant, Jon and Taka then radically reworked the album track Suffocate for single release in early 1998.
members.tripod.com /poptart_xxx/id75.htm   (648 words)

  
 FEEDER
Two thirds Welsh and one third Japanese, Grant Nicholas (lyrics, vocals, guitar), Jon Lee (drums) and Taka Hirose (bass, backing vocals) are Feeder.
It was now 1995 and a Japanese guy, with little knowledge of the English language and his main musical interests being funk and jazz, decided to make England his permanent home.
At this same time Grant and Jon were looking for a new member to join their band, they happened to spot Taka's advert, he was good enough (and Grant and Jon were good enough for Taka!), so here they were - this trio who finally became Feeder (as we all know and love them).
www.btinternet.com /~himh/feeder.html   (1570 words)

  
 Evolving Artist - Feeder Interview
We auditioned our next bass player who is now our current bass player, Taka Hirose, who is from Japan.
Taka has to children, so it must be quite hard for him leaving them behind.
Those are the hard things, but there are also lots of great things about being in a band.
www.evolvingartist.com /view_interview.aspx?id=39   (1705 words)

  
 BBC - Wales - Feeder - Taka Hirose interview
BBC - Wales - Feeder - Taka Hirose interview
We spoke to bassist Taka Hirose at the ceremony.
A celebration of Bullet, Funeral, Prophets and the rest.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/music/sites/feeder/pages/interview_051203.shtml   (630 words)

  
 About The Band - Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Feeder were formed in 1995 Grant Nicholas and Jon Lee, who had previously played together in Reel and Rain Dancer.
They were joined by Taka Hirose, and began playing under the name of Real.
After signing to the Echo label later the same year, the trio changed their name to Feeder and played their first gig in Yeovil, Somerset on 25 May. Some roumers say that the ban d was named Feeder after Grant's goldfish!!??!!??
maxpages.com /feederflurry/About_The_Band - !http://maxpages.com/feederflurry/About_The_Band   (349 words)

  
 Feeder - jpop.com Forums
NO i live in the U.S. though anyway tell me what song or songs they sing and i will check em out u ever heard DAY AFTER TOMORROW?! they are great! i like there song FARAWAY check em out and hikaru utada to!! see ya
I mean i totally love kaiba wub.gif i dont care if you think its pathetic cause he is so sexy haha."
Feeder is one of my fave bands, i went to see them just last month, hell is for heroes are also one of my faveourite bands and they were the support :D taka hirose is the man, he was the most lively one making the fans go crazy,...
www.jpop.com /jforum/index.php?showtopic=722   (362 words)

  
 Krazy Kid Music
Feeder are Grant Nicholas (guitar, vocals), Taka Hirose (bass), Jon Lee (drums)
Feeder were originally formed in 1992 in Wales but the present line-up came together in London in 1995 when South Walians Grant Nicholas and Jon Lee decamped to London and found bassist Taka Hirose (from Tokyo) in the musicians ads Loot.
Signing soon after to Echo, the band started touring - something they've rarely stopped doing over the last four years.
uk.msnusers.com /KrazyKidMusic/feeder.msnw   (662 words)

  
 Feeder - Wikimedia Commons
Feeder is an independent rock band who formed in London, England in 1992.
The band are Welsh singer/guitarist Grant Nicholas, Japanese bass guitarist Taka Hirose, and English drummer Mark Richardson.
This page was last modified 14:57, 18 July 2006.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Feeder   (57 words)

  
 purevolume™ | Feeder
Grant Nicholas - Vocals and Guitar, Taka Hirose - Bass, Mark Richardson - Drummer
The latest album: Pushing the Senses - Released on January 31st 2005
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www.purevolume.com /feeder   (146 words)

  
 directopedia : Directory : Arts : Music : Bands and Artists : F [10] : Feeder
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