Takuro (musician)
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| Takuro Kubo 久保 琢郎 |
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| Also known as | TAKURO |
| Born | May 26, 1971 Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Genre(s) | Japanese rock/pop |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1988 - present (GLAY) |
| Label(s) | Toshiba-EMI Capitol Records |
| Associated acts |
GLAY |
Takuro (久保 琢郎, Kubo Takuro; born May 26, 1971 in Hakodate, Hokkaidō) is one of the guitarists and leader of the popular Japanese rock band GLAY. He is the main composer and lyricist of GLAY's songs.
Full Name: Takuro Kubo, (久保 琢郎, Kubo Takuro)
Birthday: 26th May 1971
Height: 182cm (6'0")
Weight: 65kg (143 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Starsign: Gemini
Hometown: Hakodate, Hokkaidō
- He is Teru's childhood friend.
- Takuro has written/composed songs for Namie Amuro ("Lovebite"), Misia ("fuyu no etranger"), Hikaru Utada ("Time Limit" and "Drama") and Mika Nakashima ("Hitoiro" and "Eyes for the Moon"), among other artists.
- He is married to Japanese model Seri Iwahori; they have a son, born in october 2005, and a daughter, born in october 2007.
- He has a house in Los Angeles.
- He is best friends with Tak Matsumoto of B'z, Nanase Aikawa and SUGIZO.
- HAPPY SWING SPACE SITE - Official website (Japanese)