Ryuichi Sakamoto was a Japanese composer and keyboardist who, before co-founding Yellow Magic Orchestra in 1978, worked as a session player and arranger, notably on Taeko Onuki’s city pop album Sunshower.[1]
Session and arranging work
In 1977 Sakamoto was arranger and lead keyboardist on Taeko Onuki’s Sunshower, and that year began working as a session musician with Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi.[1] In 1978 he released his first solo album, Thousand Knives, and formed Yellow Magic Orchestra with Hosono and Takahashi.[1]
Later life
Sakamoto went on to an international career and also collaborated with Akiko Yano, including on YMO tours.[1] He died in Tokyo on 28 March 2023, aged 71.[1]
Discography
- Thousand Knives1978
References
- “Ryuichi Sakamoto”. Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
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