Shonen Knife

The all-female band Shonen Knife is a Japanese alternative rock trio that has found some success in the United States, counting among their fans Sonic Youth, Nirvana, and Redd Kross. They cite as their main influences 1960s girl groups and punk rock.

Shonen Knife formed in December 1981 with Michie Nakatani on vocals and bass, Naoko Yamano on vocals and guitar, and Atsuko Yamano on drums. Michie Nakatani left the band in December of 1999 and Atsuko Yamano now peforms on bass. New member, Mana Nishiura, has taken over on drums. Mana Nishiura played her first live show with the band in May of 2001.

External links

• Shonen Knife Official Site (in Japanese) (http://www.shonenknife.net/) (in English) (http://www.shonenknife.net/eng/index.asp)

• The Shonen Knife Nexus 2004 (in English) (http://www.shonenknife.com/)

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