Ken Lloyd
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Kentaro James Shibuya Lloyd (born March 25, 1976 in London
, England
), better known as Ken Lloyd, is a British
/Japan
ese musician
and singer-songwriter
. Fluent in both Japanese and English, he writes lyrics in both languages. He is currently in Oblivion Dust
, Atom on Sphere and Fake?
, the latter of which is now his solo project.
With an English father lawyer and a Japanese mother, Ken graduated from high school in London, England and went to the college in Japan. Once in Japan, he left college to join Oblivion Dust
, with guitarist Kazuhito "K.A.Z" Iwaike
, drummer Taka Motomura and bassist Derek Forbes
. Ken began his career in the band on guitar, but soon switched to lead vocalist. He later said that he joined the band whilst he was drunk, and in response to his parents, who expressed concerns about his future, printed the message "currently disobeying my parents" on his guitar pick.
Ken also worked as a VJ on the MTV Japan
TV show British Code, where he played music videos by British bands. As Oblivion Dust became more popular, he left the show to concentrate on the band.
On September 23, 2001, Oblivion Dust disbanded. That same year, Ken joined up with Luna Sea
guitarist Kiyonobu "Inoran" Inoue to form Fake?
. In October 2005, Inoran left the group leaving Ken the only member, effectively making it his solo project.
In 2007 he hosted a short lived radio show, at Inter-FM called Ken Lloyd`S 13 Days, every Friday from January to March 2007. On June 28 Oblivion Dust
announced their reunion and released their fifth album, the self-titled Oblivion Dust.
On February 24, 2010, Ken released the third post-Inoran album by Fake?
, Switching On X. A suspected lack of promotion, as later indicated by the band's switch in management, likely led to the album reaching the band's worst Oricon ranking ever; reaching a meager 203 with only one week on the chart.
After another Oblivion Dust break, in which the members took time to work on each of their individual projects, the band announced two live shows for early 2011 titled "Ashes to Dust 2011". The two shows were held at Shibuya-AX
on the 18 and 19 of February. On March 1, 2011 the official fan-club of the band, entitled "Overdose" was renewed.
In early October of 2011, it was announced Ken formed a new band, with anothers well known japaneses musician, called Atom on Sphere. Their debut album is scheduled to release on the 21st of December of 2011.
London
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, England
England
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), better known as Ken Lloyd, is a British
United Kingdom
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/Japan
Japan
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ese musician
Musician
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and singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
. Fluent in both Japanese and English, he writes lyrics in both languages. He is currently in Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust is a Japanese post-grunge/alternative rock band very influenced by early 90’s American rock bands, but with a trademark sonority that makes the band unique...
, Atom on Sphere and Fake?
Fake?
Fake? is a Japanese rock band formed in 2001 by Ken Lloyd and Inoran. Their music has been described as alternative mixed with electronic sounds...
, the latter of which is now his solo project.
With an English father lawyer and a Japanese mother, Ken graduated from high school in London, England and went to the college in Japan. Once in Japan, he left college to join Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust is a Japanese post-grunge/alternative rock band very influenced by early 90’s American rock bands, but with a trademark sonority that makes the band unique...
, with guitarist Kazuhito "K.A.Z" Iwaike
K.A.Z
, better known by his stage name K.A.Z, is a Japanese musician and songwriter. He is known for his work with Oblivion Dust, hide with Spread Beaver and Vamps.- Career :...
, drummer Taka Motomura and bassist Derek Forbes
Derek Forbes
Derek Forbes is a Scottish bassist and sometime guitarist, best known for his work with Simple Minds .His departure from the band was due to stylistic musical differences with the rest of the band during the...
. Ken began his career in the band on guitar, but soon switched to lead vocalist. He later said that he joined the band whilst he was drunk, and in response to his parents, who expressed concerns about his future, printed the message "currently disobeying my parents" on his guitar pick.
Ken also worked as a VJ on the MTV Japan
MTV Japan
MTV Japan is the Japanese version of the cable television network based in Japan. It is a subsidiary of MTV Networks, and was launched on December 24, 1992. It can be viewed on cable television, SKY PerfecTV!, SKY PerfecTV! e2 and IPTV.-History:MTV originally was a music block on JORX-TV from 1989...
TV show British Code, where he played music videos by British bands. As Oblivion Dust became more popular, he left the show to concentrate on the band.
On September 23, 2001, Oblivion Dust disbanded. That same year, Ken joined up with Luna Sea
Luna Sea
Luna Sea is a rock band from Kanagawa, Japan, formed in 1989. The band was initially founded by bassist J and rhythm guitarist Inoran, when they were in high school. They soon recruited lead guitarist and violinist Sugizo, drummer Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same...
guitarist Kiyonobu "Inoran" Inoue to form Fake?
Fake?
Fake? is a Japanese rock band formed in 2001 by Ken Lloyd and Inoran. Their music has been described as alternative mixed with electronic sounds...
. In October 2005, Inoran left the group leaving Ken the only member, effectively making it his solo project.
In 2007 he hosted a short lived radio show, at Inter-FM called Ken Lloyd`S 13 Days, every Friday from January to March 2007. On June 28 Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust
Oblivion Dust is a Japanese post-grunge/alternative rock band very influenced by early 90’s American rock bands, but with a trademark sonority that makes the band unique...
announced their reunion and released their fifth album, the self-titled Oblivion Dust.
On February 24, 2010, Ken released the third post-Inoran album by Fake?
Fake?
Fake? is a Japanese rock band formed in 2001 by Ken Lloyd and Inoran. Their music has been described as alternative mixed with electronic sounds...
, Switching On X. A suspected lack of promotion, as later indicated by the band's switch in management, likely led to the album reaching the band's worst Oricon ranking ever; reaching a meager 203 with only one week on the chart.
After another Oblivion Dust break, in which the members took time to work on each of their individual projects, the band announced two live shows for early 2011 titled "Ashes to Dust 2011". The two shows were held at Shibuya-AX
Shibuya-AX
Shibuya-AX is a concert hall in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, near the Yoyogi National Gymnasium.It is the only purpose-built concert hall or "live house" in the Tokyo metropolitan area that can accommodate 1,500 people...
on the 18 and 19 of February. On March 1, 2011 the official fan-club of the band, entitled "Overdose" was renewed.
In early October of 2011, it was announced Ken formed a new band, with anothers well known japaneses musician, called Atom on Sphere. Their debut album is scheduled to release on the 21st of December of 2011.