Chu Kosaka
Chu Kosaka 小坂 忠 | |
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| Born | Masayuki Kosaka (小坂 正行) July 8, 1948 |
| Origin | Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | April 29, 2022 (aged 73) |
| Genres | Folk Rock, Rock, R&B, Gospel, City Pop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, composer, gospel singer, pastor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1966–2022 |
| Labels | Alfa Records/Mashroom, Michtam Records |
| Website | https://chu-kosaka.com/ |
Chu Kosaka, Chew Kosaka (小坂 忠), born Masayuki Kosaka (小坂 正行) on July 8, 1948 – April 29, 2022) was a Japanese singer-songwriter, gospel musician, and pastor. He was known for his foundational contributions to the development of Japanese rock and City pop in the 1970s and later as a pioneer responsible for "laying the foundations" of Japanese gospel music.