Takeshi “Heavy” Akimoto, bassist.
He started his career with VITAL CONNECTION, formed in 1991, and with Shigemoto Nanao on drums, the rhythm duo DRY&HEAVY has been active around the world, delivering the most powerful reggae grooves. He also organizes and performs in Rebel Familia with his ally Goth-Trad, and in the roots dub band The Heavymanners, and continues to be influential in a wide range of music scenes that are not limited to reggae/dub.
2013
Black Smoker Records
CD, Mixed
2010
R-Bass Records
7"
2013
P-Vine Records, Positive Productions
CD, Album
2011
2008
Victor
CD, Album
2015
2011
Black Smoker Records
12"
2010
R-Bass Records
CD, Album
2008
Popgroup Recordings
CD, Comp + DVD-V, NTSC
2008
Face The Music Records
12", EP
2007
Popgroup Recordings
12", Ltd
2001
2000
SSR (4), SSR (4), SSR (4)
CD, Comp
2000
Valve Records, EastWest
CD, Comp
2000
2000
1999
Flower Records
CD, EP
1999
1997
People's
CD, MiniAlbum
1997
1996
People's
CD, Album
1994
1994