Luke Takamura

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Luke Takamura
Takamura, as his character in Seikima-II, at Japan Expo 2010.
Background information
Also known as	Sgt. Luke Takamura III (Sgt.ルーク篁III世)
Born	(1964-04-12) April 12, 1964 (age 60) Hibarigaoka, Nishitōkyō, Japan
Genres	Rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals, piano
Years active	1984–present
Member of	Seikima-II

Luke Takamura (Japanese: ルーク篁, Hepburn: Rūku Takamura, born April 12, 1964^[1]) is a Japanese musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as guitarist of the heavy metal band Seikima-II from 1987 to 1999, and for various temporary reunions since. From 2002 to 2020, he was the lead singer and guitarist of the rock trio Canta. Luke was voted the tenth greatest Japanese guitarist in a 2019 poll held by goo.^[2] He has cited Yuji Adachi, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen and Kazumi Watanabe as guitar influences.^[3]