Kyoji Yamamoto

Kyoji Yamamoto is a legendary Japanese guitarist and rock icon best known as the founding member of the pioneering heavy metal band Bow Wow (later Vow Wow). With a career spanning over five decades, Yamamoto has cemented his status as a driving force in Japan’s rock scene, blending fiery blues-infused riffs with progressive and hard rock energy. After Bow Wow’s initial run in the ’70s and ’80s, he embarked on a prolific solo journey, releasing albums like *GUITAR MAN* and *ELECTRIC CINEMA* that showcase his virtuosic playing and genre-defying creativity.

A true road warrior, Yamamoto stays connected to fans through dynamic live performances, including his *TIME* concert series, and keeps his sound fresh with recent releases like *THE LIFE ALBUM* and *MIND ARC*. Whether revisiting his classics on compilations like *Voyager* or crafting new material, he remains a respected elder statesman of Japanese rock, inspiring generations of musicians with his technical mastery and unshakable passion for loud, soulful guitar work.

Genres

Rock

Psychedelic Rock

Experimental Rock

Progressive Rock

Hard Rock

Progressive Metal

Blues Rock

Heavy Metal

Instrumental Rock

Latest Release

Outside Work

Kyoji Yamamoto

Album - 12 Tracks - Released December 11, 2017