上田ケンジ

上田ケンジ (Kenji Ueda, nickname: ウエケン -UEKEN) is a Japanese rock musician and producer. He is known for his solo work, as well as his work with Kenzi & The Trips and the pillows.

Born August 30, 1965 in Sapporo, Japan, Ueda began playing acoustic guitar at age 9. Seeing a television appearance by Kiss inspired him to take up the electric guitar. He also cites influential punk bands such as The Sex Pistols, The Star Club, ARB, アナーキー and ザ・ルースターズ (The Roosters), as early influences.