Nishikawa Susumu (西川進) is a Japanese singer, guitarist, arranger, composer and recording producer. He is a former member of the rock band Diamond Head, which disbanded in 2005. He's also the guitarist for the recordings of Buono!'s singles.
He has worked with many musicians, such as Isoya Yuki, Shiina Ringo, Yano Maki, Hamasaki Ayumi, Nakashima Mika, Tanpopo, Elephant Kashimashi, Ikimonogakari, Chara, Puffy AmiYumi, Kimura Kaela, Kitade Nana, Sakamoto Maaya, Ayaka, Do As Infinity, Shimatani Hitomi, SCANDAL, LM.C, misono, KinKiKids, Syrup16g, CHAGE&ASKA, Kajiura Yuki, The Turtles, Kokia, Olivia Lufkin, and SCANDAL.
He began working as a solo singer in 2007 and has released three albums, and he is also the owner of Smash Room School.
Profile[]
- Name: Nishikawa Susumu (西川進)
- Nickname: Nishi, Shin Nishikawa
- Birthdate: July 9, 1962
- Birthplace: Yawata, Kyoto, Japan
- Western Zodiac:
Cancer - Eastern Zodiac: Tiger
Instruments[]
Electric Guitars[]
- SG Special
- Firebird
- Jazzmaster
- G&L ASAT Classic
- Rickenbacker Model330
- Rickenbacker Model330/12
- Rickenbacker Bass
- Gibson Les Paul Classic
- GRETSCH Country gentleman
Acoustic Guitars[]
- Gibson J200
- Guild F50
- Takamine 12st
- Arimitsu Guitar
- Gut Guitar Nishino Syunpei
- YAMAHA NCX2000FM
Other Instruments[]
- Electric Sitar JERRY JONES
- Gibson flat mandolin
- Balalayka
- Irish Bouzouki
- Ukulele
Effecters[]
- MXR Distorsion2
- Jim dumlop Cry baby wah pedal
- E-H/Sovtek BIG MAFF
- Z-Vex Fuzz Fuctory
- Roger mayer VOODOO-VIBE
- E-H Deluxe Memory Man
Amps[]
- HIWATT DR-103
- VOX AC30H2L V212H
- Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Song Credits[]
Buono![]
- Blue-Sky-Blue (arrangement, guitars, bass)
- Bravo☆Bravo (arrangement, guitars, programming)
- Gachinko de Ikou! (arrangement, guitars)
- Honto no Jibun (arrangement, bass, guitars)
- I NEED YOU (arrangement, guitar)
- Kiss! Kiss! Kiss! (arrangement, guitars)
- Last Forever (composition, arrangement)
- MY BOY (arrangement, bass, guitars)
- Our Songs (arrangement, guitars, programming)
- Ren'ai Rider (arrangement, guitars)
- Rottara Rottara (arrangement, guitars)
- So La Si Do ~Nee Nee~ / Rock no Seichi (arrangement, sound produce, guitar)
- Take It Easy! (arrangement, guitars, programming)
- Urahara (arrangement, guitars, bass)