Band members

Shonen Knife have had band members leaving and joining as time had passed since its formation. Here is the timeline which shows the changes, as follows:

December 1981: Shonen Knife is formed. Original members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Atsuko Yamano
 * Michie Nakatani

December 1999: Michie Nakatani leaves, despite pleads to stay. Current band members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Atsuko Yamano (now moving to bass.)

May 2001: Mana Nishiura joins. Current band members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Atsuko Yamano
 * Mana Nishiura (now taking spot as a drummer.)

? 2003: While Mana was touring with DMBQ, the group used the drummer Etsuko Nakanishi (now a full member).

? 2004: Mana Nishiura decided to lave the band. Current band members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Atsuko Yamano
 * Etsuko Nakanishi(?)

November 2005: Mana Nishiura passes away in a car accident at a highway in New Jersey while touring with DMBQ. Current band members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Atsuko Yamano
 * Etsuko Nakanishi(?)

July 2006: Atsuko leaves the band due to moving to Los Angeles and marriage. Current band members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Etsuko Nakanishi(?)

Late 2007: Etsuko officially joins in the band. Current band members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Etsuko Nakanishi

October 2008: Ritsuko Taneda officially joins the band, after assisting in few tours as a bassist. Current band members:


 * Naoko Yamano
 * Etsuko nakanishi
 * Ritsuko Taneda

As of this update, the current band members are as above.