Masami Tsuchiya | |
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| Born | August 22, 1952 Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan |
| Genres | Avant-garde, pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | Epic/Sony, Polydor K.K., Mazzy Bunny |
| Formerly of | Ippu-Do |
| Website | Official website |
Masami Tsuchiya (Japanese: 土屋 昌巳, Hepburn: Tsuchiya Masami) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s as lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Ippu-Do. Following their disbandment in 1984, Tsuchiya focused on his solo career and formed several short-lived bands with well-known musicians. He has also participated in various collaborations and produced recordings for acts such as Glay, Blankey Jet City, and The Willard.