Yamashita Masayoshi Biography Juuon: HEAVY GROOVE

[Machine Translation] Tuckan and Higuchi--2 were the most important symbols for me at that time. LOUDNESS is one of the most famous HR/HM bands in Japan. The autobiography of bassist Masayoshi Yamashita, who has been active as an original member of the band, is now available. This book unravels his musical life from his childhood. The book describes in detail his life from the time of his childhood, from his awakening to music, to joining LOUDNESS, to leaving LOUDNESS, to taking on the challenges of a new band, to his sudden return to LOUDNESS, as well as his own thoughts and feelings at that time. In addition to his musician and bassist side, he also talks about his personal side, such as his fishing skills, which are beyond those of an expert, and his beloved family. The history of LOUDNESS as told from the perspective of bassist Masayoshi Yamashita is sure to be of great interest to fans.

タッカンと樋⼝さん――2⼈が当時の俺にとって、最⼤の⽬標だった。日本を代表するHR/HMバンド、LOUDNESS。このバンドのオリジナル・メンバーとして活躍を続ける、ベーシスト・山下昌良の自伝が満を持して登場。本書は、自身の幼少期から歩んできた音楽人生を紐解いていきます。そこには音楽への目覚めからLOUDNESSの加入から脱退の経緯、新たなバンドでの挑戦、そしてLOUDNESSへの電撃復帰など、自身のそのときの想いとともに、詳細な経緯が語られています。また、ミュージシャン/ベーシストとしての一面のほかに、玄人はだしの腕前を持つ釣りや、愛する家族の話など、パーソナルな面もふんだんに語られ、彼の人間としての魅力も存分に感じられるはずです。山下昌良というベーシストの視点から語られるLOUDNESSの歴史も、ファンにはとても興味深いに違いないでしょう。