JPC Drum City Original Stick [Takahiko Akiyama Model] DC-AKY3

[Takahiko Akiyama Profile]

Born in 1971. Born in Osaka. Moved to Tokyo in 1994 and started his professional career.JapanSince 2002, he has been active both domestically and internationally as the drummer for the representative post-rock band "downy." In collaboration with MONO and envy, the artist-led festival ``After Hours'' has been held in Shanghai, Taipei, and Tokyo since 2017. The performances in Shanghai and Taipei sold out within minutes and became a hot topic.
In addition, he has participated in recordings and live support for famous artists in the J-Pop and Rock scene such as Ai Otsuka, Sukima Switch, Naoto Inti Raymi, Kaela Kimura, Kurome, Kiyoharu, and Tomoyuki Nagasawa, as well as big names in the enka world such as Yoshimi Tendo, and anime songs such as Love Live and fhana.
He is also a member of "THE MORTAL" led by Atsushi Sakurai of BUCK-TICK.
He has a wealth of experience performing in venues ranging from domes and stadiums to halls and live houses, as well as huge theme parks, temples, and comedy theaters, and has been active as a session musician for a long time, regardless of genre, as a unique presence who moves easily between Overground and Underground.

Sponsored the drum event "DRUM A" (held over 15 times at venues in Tokyo or Osaka, such as Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE).
He actively holds seminars and lessons, and also puts effort into training younger students.
He has a reputation for his easy-going and unique speaking style, having served as a personality for three and a half years on a community radio station in his hometown of Yao City, Osaka Prefecture.