The experimental multi-instrumentalist K.K. Null was born in
Tokyo,
Japan, on September 13, 1961. He began as a guitarist, but soon added composer, singer, electronic wiz, drummer, and even "
Butoh[?]" dancer to his impressive musical resumé. Null joined the noise/prog rock outfit
Ybo2[?] in 1984, issuing several albums and EPs throughout the remainder of the decade. From there, Null produced albums for other artists, created his own record label (Nux Organization), and played with others: with the self-described "progressive hardcore trio"
Zeni Geva[?],
John Zorn,
Steve Albini, the
Boredoms[?]'
Seiichi Yamamoto[?],
Jim O'Rourke,
Merzbow,
Fred Frith[?],
James Plotkin[?],
Keiji Haino[?],
Otomo Yoshihide[?],
Jon Rose[?],
Atau Tanaka[?],
Zbigniew Karkowski[?], and
Philip Samartzis[?], as well as supporting such artists as
Sonic Youth and
Mike Patton on tour. Null has released more than 60 albums, and he launched a new project, Monster DVD, in 2001.