Yoko Yazawa 矢沢 洋子 | |
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| Also known as | yoko |
| Born | November 12, 1985 Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Labels | Garuru Records |
| Formerly of | The Generous |
| Website | www |
Yoko Yazawa (矢沢 洋子, Yazawa Yōko) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, formerly the lead vocalist of The Generous. She is Eikichi Yazawa's eldest daughter, and her mother is one quarter American.[1] While she was 12, she went to school in Los Angeles at the Ojai Valley School and Palos Verdes Peninsula High School. In 2010, she made her solo debut with her self-titled album. She is also featured on Joe Inoue's album Dos Angeles as a featured vocalist on the song "Animal"; the two singers originally met in high school in Los Angeles.[2] She is currently the lead vocalist for the group, Piggy Banks, formed in 2014.