Takao Kisugi

Takao Kitsugi
Takao Kisugi
来生たかお
Born
Takao Kisugi (来生孝夫)

(1950-11-16) November 16, 1950
GenresKayōkyoku, Idol Kayōkyoku, New Music, Enka, Pop
OccupationsComposer, singer-songwriter
Instrumentspiano, acoustic guitar
Years active1972–present
LabelUniversal Music
Websitehttp://www.kisugitakao.com/
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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. In 1982, on the third Japan Composition Award, he received the "Best Composer" music award for the song Second Love. In his career, spanning over 45 years, he composed over 400 songs.