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June Yamagishi is a Japanese rock guitarist who was born on 6 June, 1953 in Ise, Mie, Japan. He is best known for his work with the band The Checkers, which he formed in 1975. He has also released several solo albums and collaborated with other artists. Yamagishi began playing guitar at the age of 15 and was influenced by the music of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Cream. He formed The Checkers in 1975 and the band released their first album in 1977. The band released several albums and toured extensively throughout Japan. Yamagishi has released several solo albums, including "June Yamagishi" (1981), "June Yamagishi II" (1982), and "June Yamagishi III" (1984). He has also collaborated with other artists, including the Japanese rock band The Blue Hearts. Yamagishi is currently 71 years old. He has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

Popular As Junshi Yamagishi
Occupation musician
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 6 June 1953
Birthday 6 June
Birthplace Ise, Mie, Japan
Nationality Japan

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2012

On June 7, 2012, he played the Melting Point in Athens, Georgia, along with Martha Reeves, Randall Bramblett, and a host of other musicians celebrating the 60th birthday of Ike Stubblefield.

2011

Yamagishi appeared as himself in two episodes of the HBO series Treme. In the episode titled "Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get The Blues" (season 2, episode 4, 2011) he auditioned for the band The Soul Apostles, and after playing the songs "Fire on The Bayou" and "Love and Happiness" he was successfully employed. He also appeared in the episode titled "Tipitina" (season 3, episode 10, 2012).

2007

In 2007, he reunited with West Road Blues Band guitarist Shinji Shiotsugu to record Together Again - Blues in New Orleans. It was an all blues album recorded in New Orleans, with support from the local musicians including John Gros and Marva Wright.

1995

In 1995, Yamagishi left his well-established career behind in Japan to live in New Orleans where he still lives today. Since he found his home in the Crescent City, he has played with musicians including Earl King, Henry Butler, Davell Crawford, Marva Wright, George Porter, Jr. among many others aside from the two groups he has been a member of.

1980

During the 1980s, he played with bands Myx and Chickenshack (a Japanese band different from the British Chicken Shack) and in the 1990s, he formed the Band of Pleasure with guitarist David T. Walker and drummer James Gadson and released three albums before they disbanded.

1975

In 1975, Yamagishi went on to join a soul band named So Bad Revue, and in 1979, he released the first album under his name titled Really?!.

1970

Yamagishi was born in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. He has been active in the Japanese blues and jazz scene since the early 1970s. In 1972, he formed the West Road Blues Band in Kyoto along with vocalist Takashi "Hotoke" Nagai, guitarist Shinji Shiotsugu, bassist Tadashi Kobori, and drummer Teruo Matsumoto. The band soon became one of the main acts in then thriving blues scene in the Kansai region.

1953

June Yamagishi (山岸 潤史, born Junshi Yamagishi, June 6, 1953) is a Japanese guitarist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the guitarist for bands Papa Grows Funk and the Wild Magnolias.

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