Kyosuke Himuro | |
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 Himuro performing with Boøwy, 1984 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Himurock |
| Born | October 7, 1960 |
| Origin | Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1978–2016 |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | Boøwy, Spinach Power, Death Penalty |
| Website | himuro.com |
Kyosuke Himuro (氷室 京介, Himuro Kyōsuke, born October 7, 1960, in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan) is a former Japanese musician and singer-songwriter. He was the lead vocalist of the rock band Boøwy from 1981 to 1988. After the band disbanded, he went on to have a successful solo career, becoming one of Japan's best-selling artists. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Himuro at number 76 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.[1] He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
- ^ "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No.76". hmv.co.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-09-06.