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Taro is a native of Tokyo, Japan. He lived in the United States for 10 years (1988-1992, 1994-2000), the United Kingdom for 3 months (1991), Taiwan for 3.5 years (2000-2004), and Australia for 10 years (2015-2025). He has been settled in Tokyo since May 2025.

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Honoring Irreplaceables

In the 20th century, adding or replacing band members was a common practice. Nobody made a big deal except some hardcore fans.

  • 1962 Ringo Starr – The Beatles
  • 1974 Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham – Fleetwood Mac
  • 1975 Michael McDonald – The Doobie Brothers
  • 1975 Joe Walsh – Eagles
  • 1975 Ronnie Wood – The Rolling Stones
  • 1988 John Frusciante – The Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • 1990 Dave Grohl – Nirvana

In the 21st century, things have changed. We had to replace irraplacables because they were dead or unavailable, but many fans resisted the idea. So, we carefully came up with a better concept. Instead of replacing, “honoring” the irreplacables, and injecting new blood into the bands. I thought that was a brilliant idea! So, now, we can still enjoy the legendary bands’ live concerts otherwise not available.

  • 2008 Arnel Pineda – Journey
  • 2012 Adam Lambert – Queen
  • 2024 Emily Armstrong – Linkin Park
  • 2026 Anika Nilles – Rush

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