Keiko Terada | |
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| Birth name | Keiko Terada |
| Born | 27 July 1963 Funabashi, Japan |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, radio host |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, tambourine |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | EMI Japan |
| Website | www |
Keiko Terada (寺田恵子, Terada Keiko, born 27 July 1963) is a Japanese rock singer. She was co-founder and lead singer of the successful Japanese female hard rock and heavy metal band Show-Ya from 1982 to 1991, before going solo. On her solo albums she expanded from hard rock and heavy metal to blues, pop and soul.
Terada's trademark for many years was a fake rose tattoo she wore above her right breast. She was inspired by Bette Midler's film The Rose, in which Midler played a Janis Joplin-like character.[1]
She maintained over the years a relevant presence in both Japanese TV and Radio, both alone and as member of other bands. She is now member of the reformed Show-Ya and of the special group Nishidera Minoru.