Yukihiro Awaji (淡路 幸宏, Awaji Yukihiro?), known professionaly as yukihiro, is the drummer and remixer of the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel as well as the leader of Acid Android. His nickname is "Yukky"(or "Yukkie") as well as "teacher".
He joined L'Arc~en~Ciel in 1998, taking over the former drummer, Sakura. yukihiro is very skinny (it has been reported his weight is only 48 kg) . He composed a few songs for L'Arc~en~Ciel, including "trick", "cradle", "Revelation" and "New World". He is also known for his remixing works of the band, and released the remix album, "ectomorphed works" in 2000. He had been a member of some other Japanese rock bands, including Die in Cries and Zi:Kill.
Acid Android
acid android is a solo project formed by yukihiro, the drummer of the popular japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. acid android releases, as with the other members solo projects, take place inbetween L'Arc~en~Ciel albums releases when the members are on haitus. To date acid android has released one album, one single, an EP and a live DVD. The band, in contrast to L'Arc~en~Ciel uses a harder, faster sound, more stage-lighting and American-styled mechanics to further energize their concerts.
Discography
Albums & EPs
Singles
- ring the noise (27 September 2001)
- let's dance (5 April 2006)
DVD's
- acid android live 2003 (3 March 2004)
- acid android tour 2006 (22 November 2006)