Takao Kisugi

Takao Kisugi
Birth name来生孝夫
Born (1950-11-16) November 16, 1950 (age 73)[1]
Tokyo, Japan[1]
GenresKayōkyoku, Idol Kayōkyoku, New Music, Enka, Pop
Occupation(s)Composer, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)piano, acoustic guitar
Years active1972–present
LabelsUniversal Music
Websitehttp://www.kisugitakao.com/

Takao Kisugi (来生 たかお, Kisugi Takao), born November 16, 1950, in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese singer and songwriter. In 1974, he debuted as a songwriter and in 1976 made his solo debut as a singer. He often collaborates on songs with his sister, Etsuko Kisugi, who is a lyricist.[2] In 1982, on the third Japan Composition Award, he received the "Best Composer" music award for the song Second Love.[3][4] In his career, spanning over 45 years, he composed over 400 songs.[3]

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  2. ^ "来生たかおがデビュー40周年、オーケストラ／バンドと共に自身の楽曲を再録音したセルフ・カヴァー集『夢のあとさき』を語る". mikki tokyo. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "来生たかお | Profile | プロフィール". 来生たかお オフィシャルサイト. tenyears. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
  4. ^ "Songs Archives 2007-2019: 第170回 来生たかお". NHK. Retrieved December 27, 2023.