Japanese singer, songwriter and record producer Keisuke Kuwata has had a long career of success with hits like 'Kokoro no Chizu'.
List of Keisuke Kuwata's featurings
Southern All Stars, Mr. Children & Yuzu
Keisuke Kuwata's age
Keisuke Kuwata is currently 67 years old.
Keisuke Kuwata's country of origin
Keisuke Kuwata is from Japan.
Keisuke Kuwata's real name
Keisuke Kuwata's real name is Keisuke Kuwata.
The Success Story of Keisuke Kuwata
About Keisuke Kuwata
Keisuke Kuwata is a Japanese singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the lead singer of the popular band Southern All Stars. Kuwata has been active in music since the mid-1970s, when he joined Southern All Stars. Since then he has produced numerous successful albums and songs and has collaborated with a variety of other popular artists like Mr. Children and Yuzu.
Early Life
Kuwata was born on April 12th, 1957 in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As a child he was interested in music and began playing classical piano at the age of 10. He was also influenced by American rock music acts like The Beatles, Bob Dylan and The Beach Boys.
Career
In 1975 Kuwata joined Southern All Stars as their lead singer and guitarist. The band achieved success in Japan with their debut album “Tighten Up” in 1979. Kuwata continued to record with Southern All Stars until 1983 when he decided to pursue a solo career. He released his first solo album “Keisuke Kuwata” in 1984 which featured hits like “Kokoro no Chizu” and “Ai no Katachi”.
Collaborations
Kuwata has collaborated with many other Japanese artists over the years including Mr. Children, Yuzu and Akina Nakamori. He has also written songs for other artists such as Ayumi Hamasaki and Kumi Koda. In 2010 he collaborated with Yutaka Ozaki on a cover of the song “Hajimari no Umi”.
Legacy
Kuwata has been an influential figure in Japanese music since the 1970s. His songs have been covered by many other artists and he has been credited for bringing American rock music influences to Japan. He is also known for his distinctive voice which has earned him many fans around the world.
