Shigeru Matsuzaki

Shigeyuki Matsuzaki (Japanese: 松崎 茂幸, Hepburn: Matsuzaki Shigeyuki, born November 19, 1949), known professionally as Shigeru Matsuzaki (松崎 しげる, Matsuzaki Shigeru) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is most known in the West for his contributions to the Katamari Damacy soundtracks, performing the theme songs of Nerima Daikon Brothers and acting as its lead character, and playing the title character in the film adaptation of Space Adventure Cobra.[1]

Shigeru Matsuzaki
Born
Shigeyuki Matsuzaki

(1949-11-19) November 19, 1949
Other namesShigeru Brown
Alma materNihon University
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
AgentOffice Walker
Musical career
GenresJ-Pop
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1970–present
LabelsAG Label

Matsuzaki is left-handed, as seen whenever he plays bass or guitar, his string instruments are usually tuned with the lower E string at the bottom. He has also collaborated with the popular music group Momoiro Clover Z.

Matsuzaki is also a baseball fan, having sung the theme song of the Saitama Seibu Lions of the NPB that began to be used when they moved to Tokorozawa in 1979.[2] In an interview with Weekly Baseball, he said that he "loved drinking whiskey behind the net at the Seibu Dome."

Discography

  • Yes or No (1991)
  • Memories of Love (メモリーズ・オブ・ラブ, Memorīzu obu rabu) (1994)
  • Eternal Love (エターナル・ラブ, Etānaru rabu) (2000)
  • Old Fashion Love Song (2000)
  • Ano hi no shōnen (あの日の少年) (2003)
  • My Favorite Songs (2005)
  • Yes We Can!! (2009)
  • Shigeru Matsuzaki All Time Best “Old & New”~I'm a Singer~ (2011)
  • Black on Black (2014)[3]

Selected filmography

References


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