Ryo Kawakita

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Maximum the Ryo
Background information
Birth name	Ryo Kawakita (川北 亮)
Also known as	Maximum the Ryo
Born	(1978-12-13) December 13, 1978 (age 42)
Origin	Tokyo, Japan
Genres	Nu metal, hardcore punk
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1999 - present
Labels	VAP
Associated acts	Maximum the Hormone

Ryo Kawakita (川北 亮, Kawakita Ryō, born December 13, 1978), also known as Maximum the Ryo (マキシマムザ亮君 Makishimamu Za Ryō-kun), is the guitarist, songwriter and singer of Japanese metal band Maximum the Hormone.^[1]

General information[]

Ryo had played guitar since his years in junior high school. He was recruited into the band Maximum the Hormone by his sister Nao Kawakita after the departure of Key.^{[2][failed verification]} His guitar playing is heavy and influenced by metal, punk, and hard rock bands including Tool, System of a Down, NOFX, The Ramones, Korn, Mr. Bungle, Pantera, Oasis, The Fall of Troy, Molotov, Cheap Trick.^[1]

Ryo made a guest appearance with Wagdug Futuristic Unity on "Systematic People", a track from Wagdug's Hakai album. "Systematic People" was also used as the opening theme for the anime series Kurozuka.^{[citation needed]}

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