Kamijo (musician)
Kamijo is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is best known as lead singer of the visual kei bands Lareine and Versailles. He has also been the head of two independent record labels; the first being Applause Records (formed in 2000), and currently Chateau Agency, which was formerly known as Sherow Artist Society from 2006 to 2016.
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Also known as | Shoki |
Born | July 19 Hiratsuka, Kanagawa |
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Years active | 1994–present |
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Member of | Versailles |
Formerly of | Lareine |
Website | Official website |
Kamijo began his career in 1994 with the rock band Lareine. After 13 years, including a brief period where he was the sole member, Kamijo ended the group in 2006. He then co-founded then symphonic metal band Versailles in 2007. When they paused activities in 2012, Kamijo began a solo career the following year. Versailles resumed activities in December 2015.
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