Munehiro Narita

Born in 1959. Joined Tokyo in 1979, and played at Minor in Kichijoji. Formed Kyoaku no Intention in 1980. While that group was still active, he also participated in Kosokuya as a drummer from 1981. Joined Taco in 1982 for a recording session. In the same year he formed Psychedelic Speed Freaks, the original High Rise, with Asahito Nanjo on bass and vocals, and Ikuro Takahashi on drums. In 1984, they changed the name of the group to High Rise, and their first album Psychedelic Speed Freaks was released on PSF. The band is still extant, though it has undergone many changes of drummer. To date they have released five full albums, including one live one.

-from "Interview with Munehiro Narita" Squealor Magazine, originally printed in Opprobrium, issue #4

Tokyo, Japan