Atusko is the most friendly rock star I have ever met. She is very genuine...and still sells all the merch for the band. I would, just once, like to see Michie come back, even if it is only for one song. I also wish Etsuko, Ritsuko, and Emi would come back. I think Shonen Mates is a great backup band. Naoko is brilliant for keeping the band together for 35+ years now.

@matthewgaunt4358

6 жыл бұрын

ShikataGaNai100 Atsuko signed my t-shirt. She is adorable.

I've been a Shonen Knife fan since the early nineties, but just saw them live for the first time earlier this month (October 2016) when they kicked off their US tour in San Diego. So many fun songs. Hope they keep going for a long time.

@ShikataGaNai100

7 жыл бұрын

Same here.

Seeing them tomorrow night in LA. Can't wait! Shonen Knife has been one of those bands I've had on my bucket list for a loong time!! Rock on Ladies!!!

Shonen Knife es lo máximo en punk pop. Amo a estas mujeres japonesas. Las escucho y miro todos los días. Me gustó mucho la entrevista.

They're still just as amazing as ever!

I love Shonen Knife

saw shonen knife a couple days ago, they were amazing :)

Great interview, it's still kind of weird seeing Naoko do most of the talking now, Michie used to be the most fluent during the 90's. but its so cool to see Atsuko back for the time being. I like the current line up, that's not a slight on previous members, they have each bought something to SK. In fact I was worried that Risa wouldn't be able to follow in Emi's footsteps but she's more than capable.

@craigwilson3289

7 жыл бұрын

Omaru1982 Risa is damn amazing. Just saw them last night and she was a machine.

@Ravenz91

7 жыл бұрын

saw them at the Ottobar gig, and *shakes head*, the girl is an absolute machine as you put it. And a real sweetie, gave me a big smile, as did Naoko after the gig at the merch table. Risa just may have been the happiest person in the city that night.

@VinnytotheK

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Risa was amazing at the show in Sellersville this year. She rocked!

@kevinwalker4124

7 жыл бұрын

I think Risa is great. I've seen them live three times with three different line-ups and this one is my favorite. I LOVE that Atsuko is playing bass now.

@matthewgaunt4358

6 жыл бұрын

Risa is basically a controlled explosion in a dress. And she has a perpetual grin that is wider than her actual head. She signed my £10 note (only bit of paper I had) and it is the most precious thing to me

This is such a great interview!

Still so cool x

Amazing: such a good band, and they started when they were only 5 years old! :)

love this interview,,,shonen are legends!..thanks.

Naoko is 56 years old

@ShikataGaNai100

7 жыл бұрын

...and, I am 67-years old and still rockin' my Fender Japan Jazz Bass and singing.

Heart is racing!!!!

2 of the girls have only been there about 10 years.

I wonder what Michie is up to nowadays.

Kurt's dakinis.