Yutaka Ozaki
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was a popular Japanese musician.
He is ranked at No. 23 in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians by HMV
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and bronchitis
which subsequently weakened his internal organs. In 1973 he began studying martial arts
and continued training throughout his life. In January 1975 he began playing piano and in March of that year he wrote his first poem. His first live performance was in 1978 at his school's cultural festival. He was discovered by producer Akira Sudo and signed to Sony Records in 1983.
but many theories have arisen as to the actual cause of death, the most popular being homicide
. He left behind a wife, Shigemi, and a son, Hiroya.
, Mika Nakashima
, Kazumasa Oda
, Ryuichi Kawamura
, Hikaru Utada, Ayaka
, Kobukuro
, Tsuyoshi Domoto
and many other Japanese artists have covered Ozaki's song, "I Love You."
Ryuichi Kawamura
, Nanase Aikawa
, Goto Maki and Tomiko Van
have covered "Oh My Little Girl." Shunsuke Kiyokiba
also has covered two of his songs, 太陽の破片 taiyou no hahen ("Fragments of the Sun") and ふたつの心 futatsu no kokoro ("Two Hearts"). Shimizu Shota covered his song, Forget-Me-Not.
He is ranked at No. 23 in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians by HMV
HMV
His Master's Voice is a trademark in the music business, and for many years was the name of a large record label. The name was coined in 1899 as the title of a painting of the dog Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone...
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Biography
He was born in Tokyo Setagaya Ward SDF Central Hospital to Kinue and Kenichi Ozaki. He has one older brother, Yasushi. Early in life, he was hospitalized with intestinal torsionVolvulus
A volvulus is a bowel obstruction with a loop of bowel whose nose has abnormally twisted on itself.-Types:* Volvulus Neonatorum.* Volvulus Small Intestine.* Volvulus Caecum.* Volvulus Sigmoid Colon .* Gastric volvulus....
and bronchitis
Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the large bronchi in the lungs that is usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks. Characteristic symptoms include cough, sputum production, and shortness of breath and wheezing related to the obstruction of the inflamed airways...
which subsequently weakened his internal organs. In 1973 he began studying martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
and continued training throughout his life. In January 1975 he began playing piano and in March of that year he wrote his first poem. His first live performance was in 1978 at his school's cultural festival. He was discovered by producer Akira Sudo and signed to Sony Records in 1983.
Death
Ozaki was found naked, drunk and unconscious in a Tokyo alleyway on April 25, 1992. He was taken by ambulance but was soon dismissed from the hospital. He died several hours later. The cause of death was reported as pulmonary edemaPulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema , or oedema , is fluid accumulation in the air spaces and parenchyma of the lungs. It leads to impaired gas exchange and may cause respiratory failure...
but many theories have arisen as to the actual cause of death, the most popular being homicide
Homicide
Homicide refers to the act of a human killing another human. Murder, for example, is a type of homicide. It can also describe a person who has committed such an act, though this use is rare in modern English...
. He left behind a wife, Shigemi, and a son, Hiroya.
Tribute covers
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, Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima
is a Japanese singer, model, and actress. She has achieved five number-one albums in Japan and also embarked on an acting career, most notably in the live-action movie Nana, based on the manga of the same name.- Early life and debut :...
, Kazumasa Oda
Kazumasa Oda
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, Ryuichi Kawamura
Ryuichi Kawamura
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor and record producer. He is best known as lead singer of the rock band Luna Sea. After the group disbanded in 2000, Ryuichi went on to a successful solo career. In 2005 he formed Tourbillon with, fellow Luna Sea member, Inoran and Hiroaki Hayama...
, Hikaru Utada, Ayaka
Ayaka
is a Japanese female singer formerly signed to Warner Music Japan. Born in Osaka, she moved to Tokyo to pursue a singing career. She married actor Hiro Mizushima on February 22, 2009.-2006:...
, Kobukuro
Kobukuro
is a Japanese band, which formed in 1998 and made its major label debut in 2001. The name is a portmanteau of the two family names, Kentarō Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda.- Members :...
, Tsuyoshi Domoto
Tsuyoshi Domoto
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, writer and illustrator. Along with Koichi Domoto , he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.- Biography :Born in Nara, Domoto joined the...
and many other Japanese artists have covered Ozaki's song, "I Love You."
Ryuichi Kawamura
Ryuichi Kawamura
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor and record producer. He is best known as lead singer of the rock band Luna Sea. After the group disbanded in 2000, Ryuichi went on to a successful solo career. In 2005 he formed Tourbillon with, fellow Luna Sea member, Inoran and Hiroaki Hayama...
, Nanase Aikawa
Nanase Aikawa
is a Japanese musician known for employing a variety of musical styles, most notably rock. She publishes her music under the Motorod label, a division of Avex Group.- Early life :Nanase Aikawa was born on February 16, 1975, in Osaka, Japan...
, Goto Maki and Tomiko Van
Tomiko Van
, is a Japanese J-pop singer and occasional actress, as well as a member of the band Do As Infinity , along with Ryo Owatari and Dai Nagao, that has resumed activities after their 2005 split.- Beginnings as solo artist :...
have covered "Oh My Little Girl." Shunsuke Kiyokiba
Shunsuke Kiyokiba
is a Japanese pop singer who debuted in 2001 with the then six-member vocal and dance group, EXILE, as their vocalist under the name, SHUN. In 2004, he participated in the tribute album for Yutaka Ozaki under his full name Shunsuke Kiyokiba as a solo artist. On January 19, 2005, his solo debut...
also has covered two of his songs, 太陽の破片 taiyou no hahen ("Fragments of the Sun") and ふたつの心 futatsu no kokoro ("Two Hearts"). Shimizu Shota covered his song, Forget-Me-Not.
Singles
- Jugo no Yoru - The Night (15の夜, 1983)
- Junanasai no Chizu - Seventeen's Map (十七歳の地図, 1984)
- Hajimari-sae Utaenai - Can't Sing Even the Beginning (はじまりさえ歌えない, 1984)
- Sotsugyou - Graduation (卒業, 1985)
- Driving All Night (1985)
- Kaku - Core (核, 1987)
- Taiyō no Hahen - Debris of the Sun(太陽の破片, 1988)
- Love Way (1990)
- Tasogare-yuku Machi-de - 57th Street (黄昏ゆく街で, 1990)
- Eien no mune - Eternal Heart (永遠の胸, 1991)
- I Love You (1991)
- Kegareta Kizuna - Bond (汚れた絆, 1992)Oh My Little Girl (1994) - released after his death and was his greatest hit song
Albums
- Juunanasai no Chizu - Seventeen's Map (十七歳の地図, 1983)
- Kaikisen - Tropic of Graduation (回帰線, 1985)
- Kowareta Tobira kara - Through the Broken Door (壊れた扉から, 1985)
- Gairoju - Trees Lining a Street (街路樹, 1988)
- Tanjou - Birth (誕生, 1990)
- Hounetsu e no Akashi - Confession for Exist (放熱への証, 1992)
Compilations
- Aisu-beki Mono Subete-ni - For All My Loves (愛すべきものすべてに, 1996)
- Artery & Vein - The Very Best of Yutaka Ozaki (1999)
- 13/71 - The Best Selection (2004)
Live Albums
- Last Teenage Appearance - The Myth of Yutaka Ozaki (1987)
- Yakusoku no Hi Vol.1 - The Day vol.1 (約束の日 Vol.1, 1993)
- Yakusoku no Hi Vol.2 - The Day vol.2 (約束の日 Vol.2, 1993)
- Missing Boy (1997)
- Osaka Stadium on August 25 in 1985 Vol.1 (1998)
- Osaka Stadium on August 25 in 1985 Vol.2 (1998)