Ryuichi Sakamoto Japanese Singer (1952–2023)

Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023) was a Japanese singer from Nakano. His death was on 28 March 2023, at the age of 71. The recorded cause of death is colorectal cancer. Ryuichi Sakamoto was part of Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Early life

He went on to study at Soshigaya Elementary School, Tokyo Metropolitan Shinjuku High School and Tokyo University of the Arts.

Career

Ryuichi Sakamoto also played with Yellow Magic Orchestra. Other members of Yellow Magic Orchestra on record include Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s releases on record are 61 albums and 14 singles between 1976 and 2023. He released Grey Skies (1976) early on, and 12 (2023) is the latest entry. The style on record is electronic music and techno. Ryuichi Sakamoto played electronic keyboard. Record labels on file include Midi Inc. Ryuichi Sakamoto had 6 screen credits too, including Tokyo Melody: A Film about Ryuichi Sakamoto (1985) and Monster (2023).

Recognition

His awards include the Academy Award for Best Original Score (1988) for The Last Emperor. His other honours include the BAFTA Award for Best Original Music (1983) for Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and the Order of Rio Branco (2002). The nominations list includes the Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media in 1988 for The Last Emperor. The records list 5 awards won and 2 nominations for him.

Personal life

Marriages on record are to Akiko Yano (1982 to 2006, divorced). He was the father of Miu Sakamoto and Neo Sora, and has 3 children in total.