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 November 19, 1949 Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan |
| Other names | Shigeru Brown |
| Alma mater | Nihon University |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Agent | Office Walker |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-Pop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Labels | AG 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
edit- 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
edit- Space Adventure Cobra (1982)
- Ponytail wa Furimukanai (1985)
- Chōshichirō Edo Nikki (1987)
- Bikkuriman 2000 (1999)
- Cromartie High School (2005)
- Fugo Keiji (2005)
- Nerima Daikon Brothers (2006)
- Tokyo Girl (2008)
- Dead Sushi (2012)
References
edit- ^ "Rose of Versailles Creator Ikeda Wins 'Good Ager Award'". Anime News Network. September 22, 2009. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ "松崎しげるが西武Ｖ祝福「日本シリーズ巨人戦が夢」 - 芸能 : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "イチバンクロイ!松崎しげるコラボ集「black on black」" (in Japanese). Natalie. May 22, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
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