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Marty Bracey

マーティー・ブレイシー　/　まーてぃー・ぶれいしー

Drummer

September 17, 1954 (age 71)

drummer

My Take

Marty Bracey is a name most casual listeners won't know, but to Japanese music heads he's a legend behind the kit. What I find fascinating is that this American drummer built his entire career in Japan, playing for Minako Honda, Junko Yagami, Junko Ohashi, and even Kenji Ozawa. He was part of Omega Tribe and Monta & Brothers too, which puts him right at the heart of the city-pop and J-pop scene. To me he represents the unsung session musicians who shape a country's sound while staying invisible to the spotlight. A craftsman's craftsman, and exactly the kind of figure I love digging up.

Overview

Martin K. Bracey (born September 17, 1954), is an American drummer and percussionist mostly known for being in many Japanese bands. He has worked with Minako Honda, Junko Yagami, Junko Ohashi and Kenji Ozawa as well as bands such as Omega Tribe and Monta & Brothers.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Marty Bracey
Name (Japanese): マーティー・ブレイシー
Reading: まーてぃー・ぶれいしー
Born: September 17, 1954 (age 71)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Virgo / Horse
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

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%96%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B7%E3%83%BC

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