Yutaka Higuchi (桶口 豊, Higuchi Yutaka, born January 24, 1967 in Takasaki, Gunma), nicknamed "U-ta", is a Japanese musician. Known as the bassist of the rock band Buck-Tick since 1983.[2] He is the younger brother of Toll Yagami, Buck-Tick's drummer.[3]
Yutaka Higuchi | |
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| Also known as | U-ta |
| Born | January 24, 1967[1] |
| Origin | Takasaki, Gunma, Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Member of | Buck-Tick |
| Website | Official website |
History
In 1985, when Higuchi and Hidehiko Hoshino graduated high school they moved to Tokyo together, where Higuchi started business school.[4] Throughout Buck-Tick's long career, his only writing credit has been lyrics for "Under the Moon Light" (b-side of the "Aku no Hana" single).
Higuchi has also performed on Fake?'s Marilyn is a Bubble,[5] Shammon's Lorelei,[6] and on Tribute to The Star Club featuring Hikage.[7]
Wild Wise Apes
Wild Wise Apes is a side project that he began in 2004. It consists of himself as bassist and Atsushi Okuno as vocalist. They released their first album, 3rd World, on July 14, 2004.[8][9][6]