Saturday 19 January 2008

Ooover #2


Name : Abe "Andrew" Hajime
Bass guitar
Birthday : 6/06/??
Blood Type : O
Home : Niigata
Favourite Musicians : XTC, Killing Joke

Formed ALPHABAM with childhood friend Yoshio Miyazaki in early high school years, but the band fell apart when their lead guitarist lost his instrument following a robbery. Abe joined Hoover's Ooover as a standin bassist initially, but eventually became a fully fledged member.

Abe is known for his rhythmic and frantic bass playing, influenced by British post-punk and new wave acts of the late 70s/early 80s. Cited influences include Youth from Killing Joke and Jah Wobble from Public Image Limited.

FUN FACT: He is a member of the Church Of The Subgenius, and has worn shirts displaying the Subgenius mascot Bob during gigs.

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