Shinichiro Ohta (musician)
Shinichiro Ohta (大田 紳一郎, Shin'ichirō Ōta) (born 2 August 1967) is a Japanese musical composer, guitarist and vocalist of doa under Giza Studio label since 2004. He's a former guitarist of rock bands Baad in years 1992-1999 and Rad Hammer in years 1999-2002.
Shinichiro Ohta 大田紳一郎 | |
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Born | [1] Ehime, Japan | August 2, 1967
Genres | Japanese pop, rock |
Occupation(s) | Composer, guitarist, backing vocals |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | Giza Studio |
Associated acts | Baad(1992-1999) Rad Hammer (1999-2002) doa (2004-present) |
Website | http://d-o-a.jp/profile-ohta.html |
Biography
In 1991, he's successfully passed BAD (Being Artist Development) audition.[2] In 1992, he's debuted with rock band Baad who performed big anime theme song Kimi ga Suki da to Sakebitai which was used as an opening theme for Anime television series Slam Dunk. With the beginning of the band's second period in 1996, Shinichiro has become the main composer of the band. Aside of band activities, he's provided backing vocals for several artist such as a Zard, T-Bolan and Wands. In 1999, the Baad has disbanded and formed new indies band Rad Hammer with one of former members of Baad, Seiki Takayama. Red Hammer didn't last long as disbanded in 2002 due to unknown reasons. In years 2003-2008, he's become one of regular support member as a guitarist and back vocalist during B'z's and later Zard live concerts.[3] In 2004, he's formed new rock band Doa with Akihito Tokunaga and Daiki Yoshimoto in which three of them are the vocalist and are active as of 2019. In 2006, he's made debut as a composer as his name was credited in Aya Kamiki's debut album Secret Code. Aside of current band activities, since 2006 he's active as a soloist with live tour series Singin'man's Bandwagon.[4]
List of participated works as a backing vocalist
His name appears in booklet page of staff credits. In 90's he's credited from Baad and since 04 he's credited as from Doa
Wands
T-Bolan
- Heart of Stone
Kaori Nanao
- Nanao (album)
Koshi Inaba
- Peace of Mind
Tak Matsumoto Group
- OH JAPAN: OUR TIME IS NOW
Ai Takaoka
- Omoide no Natsu ga Kuru
- Anata no Kokoro Haremasuyouni
References
- "Shinichiro Ohta profile". Red Hammer Official Website (in Japanese).
- "Shinichiro Ohta profile". Official Doa Website (in Japanese).
- "ZARDざんまいの25時間、25周年記念ニコ生特番に豪華ゲストや秘話". Barks (in Japanese).
- "doaの大田紳一郎、ソロツアー開催決定". Barks (in Japanese).