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Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto is a Japanese composer, pianist, singer, songwriter, record producer, activist and actor who has pursued different styles as a solo artist and member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. Along with his band friends Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, Sakamoto influenced and pioneered several genres of electronic music. Sakamoto began his college career in the 1970s as a musician, producer and choreographer. His first big success came in 1978 as a co-founder of YMO. At the same time, he pursued a solo career, releasing the experimental electronic synthesis album Thousand Knives in 1978. Two years later, he released the album B-2 Unit. It includes the song "Riot in Lagos", which plays a key role in the development of electronic music and hip hop. He went on to produce more solo records and collaborated with many international artists, including David Sylvian, Carsten Nicolai, Youssou N'Dour and Fennesz.
BornJanuary 17, 1952, Tokyo, Japan
EducationTokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music (M.A.)
OccupationMusician, record producer, activist, actor
Years active1975–present
Spouse(s)Norika Sora
Children4, including Miu Sakamoto

About Ryuichi Sakamoto

Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto was born in Japan on January 17, 1952. He dies at the age of 71, on March 28, 2023.

Composer and political activist from Japan who played keyboards for the popular electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra in the 1970s. For his score to the 1987 picture The Last Emperor, he earned an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Golden Globe.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto before becoming famous

Ryuichi Sakamoto was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1952 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

He graduated from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music with a degree in music composition.

Achievement of Ryuichi Sakamoto

He is well known for composing the music for the 1992 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Barcelona.

Ryuichi Sakamoto's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Pop Singer Miu Sakamoto, a J-pop singer, is one of his daughters.

Ryuichi Sakamoto on Social Media

Ryuichi Sakamoto's news on his Twitter: @ryuichisakamoto.

Instagram photos and videos from Ryuichi Sakamoto: @skmtgram.

Ryuichi Sakamoto on Facebook: @ryuichisakamoto.

Youtube videos from Ryuichi Sakamoto: Ryuichi Sakamoto's Youtube.

Ryuichi Sakamoto Collabed with

Rock Singer Brian Wilson was featured on his album Beauty, released in 1989.

Ryuichi Sakamoto Income & Net worth

Ryuichi Sakamoto's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a composer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Ryuichi Sakamoto Height and Weight

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Latest information about Ryuichi Sakamoto updated on March 23 2023.