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My Take
What grabs me about Akiko Matsuura is the quiet boldness of her path: an Osaka-born drummer who relocated to the UK and embedded herself in its band scene under the name Keex. That is no small feat, building a musical home in a foreign country with little more than a kit and conviction. Drummers rarely get the spotlight, which is exactly why I respect the ones who keep the engine running from the back. The scarcity of public detail only deepens the impression of a working musician who lets the playing speak. I would love to hear her behind a live set someday.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Akiko Matsuura
- Name (Japanese)
- アキコ・マツウラ
- Reading
- あきこ・まつうら
- Born
- April 25, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- drummer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Akiko Matsuura born?
Born April 25, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Akiko Matsuura from?
Akiko Matsuura is from Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Akiko Matsuura do?
Akiko Matsuura works as drummer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.