Kobukuro
Japanese folk duo
Kobukuro (コブクロ) is a Japanese rock band formed in 1998. The name is a portmanteau of the two members' family names, Kentarō Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda.
Members
Kentarō Kobuchi (小渕健太郎, Kobuchi Kentarō; b. March 13, 1977); guitar, vocals, various other instruments)
Shunsuke Kuroda (黒田俊介, Kuroda Shunsuke; b. March 18, 1977); main vocals)
The duo's visual appearance is striking due to their height difference, with Kuroda standing over 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall. As a group, they are known for their harmonies.
History
In May 1998, Kobuchi and Kuroda met each other in Sakai near Osaka. Kobuchi was a salesman who held street concerts every Saturday for relaxation and Kuroda was a physical education teacher and a street musician. In September the same year, Kobuchi offered Kuroda a song and, seeing that Kuroda was not a skilled guitar player, Kobuchi became the guitar player of the group. Thus, Kobukuro was formed.
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