Kiyoharu
| Kiyoharu | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kiyoharu Mori |
| Also known as | Kiyoharu, Kiyo |
| Born | October 30, 1968 |
| Origin | Gifu, Japan |
| Genres | Alternative rock, hard rock, punk rock, post-punk, glam rock, surf rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Labels |
Universal Japan (2003-2004) Tokyo Lips Pro (2005) Bouncy Records/Pony Canyon (2005) Mid Field (2005-2009) Avex Trax(2009-present) |
| Associated acts | Kuroyume, Sads |
| Website | Official site |
Kiyoharu Mori (森 清治 Mori Kiyoharu?, born 30 October 1968), better known by his stage name Kiyoharu (清春). is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter, known for his work with Kuroyume and Sads. In 2003, he began his solo career, performing as both a singer and guitarist.
Kiyoharu's musical career began in 1986 as a member of the independent band Double Bed, which folded after a few months of activity. He then formed Sus4 in 1987, before later joining Garnet. After the disbandment of Garnet in 1991, Kiyoharu, as well as former Garnet bassist, Hitoki, formed Kuroyume. Kuroyume began in the beginning days of the visual kei movement. They progressed from a typical dark image and sound, to a heavy sound influenced by punk rock. The band ended as only a duo with Kiyoharu and Hitoki remaining. After tension on how the band should be managed and health problems for Hitoki, the duo ended the band in 1999.
Kiyoharu picked up again with his musical career, forming Sads in 1999. Sads produced a post-punk sound with a heavy surf rock influence. The band eventually formed their own record label, Fullface Records, in 2001, releasing their own material on the label. The label would sign its first act outside Sads, Merry, for their first album Gendai Stoic.
Sads' drummer, Eiji Mitsuzono announced his departure from the band in 2003, leaving the band on an indefinite hiatus.
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