Shinya
Best known as the drummer for legendary Japanese rock band LUNA SEA, Shinya became acquainted with Noh (classic Japanese musical opera) early in his life under the influence of his father, a Noh actor. He began playing the drums while in high school, and these formative years also saw him perform Wadaikos (Japanese drums) in music festivals. Shinya developed his basic technique from these performance experiences, which became an essential element of LUNA SEA’s soundShinya began his solo career in 2001 after the band took a hiatus in December 2000, and participated in many top Japanese artists' recordings and live tours. Today he is known as more than merely one of many rock drummers in Japan; he is renowned as one of the very best drummers, with a versatility and technical command that covers a wide ranger of music styles.
On December 24th, 2007, LUNA SEA reunited and performed a one night show at the Tokyo Dome. Especially for this occasion, Shinya’s signature model Electro-Voice Cardinal microphone was released in a limited edition of 100 units for the Japanese market.