Shonen Knife

The all-female band Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ, Sh?nen Naifu; lit. boy 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.

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Female - Band - Japan - Alternative rock - United States - Sonic Youth - Nirvana - Redd Kross - 1960s - Girl group - Punk rock

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Shonen Knife formed in December 1981 with sisters Naoko Yamano (vocals and guitar) and Atsuko Yamano (drums) and their friend Michie Nakatani (vocals and bass). Michie Nakatani left the band in December 1999, with Atsuko Yamano performing bass. Mana Nishiura joined to take over on drums. Nishiura played her first live show with the band in May 2001.

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1981 - Naoko Yamano - Guitar - Atsuko Yamano - Drums - Michie Nakatani - Vocals - Bass - 1999 - Mana Nishiura - 2001

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Because of the great following of those American bands, Sub Pop Records released a Shonen Knife tribute album in early 1992. This is known for its double vinyl edition that contained a Nirvana song. The regular album features Sub Pop Records staples Redd Kross, Sonic Youth, L7 and other Seattle bands. Kurt Cobain was so obsessed with them that he insisted Shonen Knife open for Nirvana. They opened for Nirvana on six shows in December 1993.

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Sub Pop Records - 1992 - Redd Kross - Sonic Youth - L7 - Seattle - Kurt Cobain - 1993

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