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Artist
淳士
12+ albums
rockjapaneseJ-rockalternativeSiam Shade
about
JUN-JI is a Japanese rock singer, drummer and guitarist. After the disbandment of Siam Shade, JUN-JI the band's former drummer started a solo career. The easy-going, dorky drummer revealed his hidden talent for singing, alongside playing the drums and guitar. Next to his own solo career, he is also been the support drummer for a wide array of artists and often participates in various recordings and events. JUN-JI was born on March 30, 1976 in Kanagawa. As a child he started to learn to play the piano and guitar, but later, when he was fifteen he decided to switch instruments and learn to play drums. The reason for this decision was because he saw another boy play the guitar, who was better then him so JUN-JI decided to become the best drummer instead. In 1989, while he was working in a big music instrument store, he met Shinya, the famous drummer of LUNA SEA who taught him to play the drums. JUN-JI became a session drummer of LUNA SEA, as well as also playing with his own band HYSTERIA. After HYSTERIA separated in 1991, he formed another band: NERVE. This band disbanded as well and the members of LUNA SEA introduced him to the new band Siam Shade, who were in need of a drummer. He managed to fit right in with the band due to his easy going personality. As well as playing for Siam Shade, he often accompanied Shinya on his drum events where he also met other famous drummers including Shinya of Dir en grey and Levin of La'Cryma Christi. After Siam Shade disbanded in 2002,
