Born in Hyogo, 1958. In the second half of the '80s, Yamamoto played guitar in Boredoms and formed the groups "Omoide Hatoba" and "Rashimban". Since then he has been involved in a large number of projects and bands. From solo performances to collaborations with musicians from Japan and other countries, to film music, all the way to design, illustration, and writing, Yamamoto's activities are truly diverse.