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Kiyotaka Sugiyama was born on 17 July, 1959 in Isogo-ku, Yokohama, Japan, is a Japanese singer-songwriter (born 1959). Discover Kiyotaka Sugiyama's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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Occupation Singer-songwriter
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 17 July, 1959
Birthday 17 July
Birthplace Isogo-ku, Yokohama, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Kiyotaka Sugiyama Height, Weight & Measurements

At 64 years old, Kiyotaka Sugiyama height is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) .

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Kiyotaka Sugiyama Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Kiyotaka Sugiyama (杉山 清貴) is a Japanese singer-songwriter known for being the lead vocalist of S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe.

1959

Sugiyama was born on July 17, 1959, in Isogo-ku, Yokohama; his father was a police officer and a shamisen and dance teacher.

He started listening to music at an early age after being inspired by western rock music like The Beatles, saving up money in order to buy their albums.

His first instrument was an electric guitar, later buying an acoustic guitar after listening to Japanese folk music.

He formed a band with his classmates in junior high and started writing songs, performing at a school festival in his third year.

After he graduated from high school, he worked at a live house.

1979

In 1979, he joined the band Cutie Panchos, which was made of high schoolers who frequented a live house, becoming their lead vocalist.

1980

The band participated in the 19th and 20th Yamaha Popular Song Contests held in 1980, winning an award in the 19th Popcon but losing in the 20th Popcon.

Sugiyama met former singer Yuko Yanagisawa, the sister of comedian Shingo Yanagisawa, in 1980, with the two marrying in 1985 and having a daughter, Maho, the next year.

1982

By 1982, the final lineup of Cutie Panchos was formed, with the band being scouted by Koichi Fujita; the band would debut as S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe with "Summer Suspicion" in 1983.

The band lasted two years, breaking up at the peak of their popularity due to discontent from session musicians doing all of the recordings instead of the band members themselves.

1983

Debuting in 1983 with the band, Sugiyama began his solo career in 1986 after the band's disbandment the previous year.

As the lead singer of S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe, he was the lead voice on songs such as "Summer Suspicion" and "Futari no Natsu Monogatari", while as a solo artist he has had multiple hit songs including "Sayonara Ocean", "Saigo no Holy Night", and "Mizu no Naka no Answer".

1986

Sugiyama has currently released a total of 27 albums throughout his solo career, with his debut album Beyond… (1986) reaching 1st place on the Oricon charts, with subsequent albums in the 80s also being in the top ten of the album charts.

Sugiyama has been described as one of the artists who shaped city pop's image, utilizing newer synths and his vocals.

After the disbandment of S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe, Sugiyama debut as a solo act in 1986 with the single "Sayonara Ocean" followed by his debut album, Beyond…, which peaked at 1st place on the Oricon Albums Chart.

His follow-up single "Saigo no Holy Night", reached 2nd place on the Oricon Singles Chart.

While a solo artist at VAP, he befriended fellow singer Momoko Kikuchi, portraying her brother in the 1986 movie Aidoru o Sagase.

1987

He released the singles "Mizu no Naka no Answer" and "Shade" in 1987 and "Kaze no Lonely Way" in 1988, all three reaching 1st place on the Oricon Singles Chart making them his only singles to be his number one singles.

1989

In 1989, he wrote the song "Last Train" for Carlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe's 1989 album Be Yourself, transferring to Warner Pioneer at the request of Triangle Production alongside Carlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe and later transferring from Triangle Production to Horipro.

1990

On May 30, 1990, Sugiyama was transferred from VAP to Warner Music Japan and released his fifth album Sprinkle, reaching 1st place on the Oricon charts.

In 1990, the family emigrated to Hawaii, living in Hawaiʻi Kai, obtaining permanent residency in 1992 while Sugiyama travelled to and from Japan and Los Angeles to record.

During his time in Hawaii, he learned about surfing and began practicing bodyboarding.

1996

In 1996, he started annually performing at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall during tours.

2000

In 2000, he was transferred back to VAP and later left Horipro to establish the company Masterwork Co., Ltd, which later became Island Afternoon Co., Ltd. In 2004, he and other members of S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe reunited for the first time for a concert.

2006

Sugiyama and Yanagisawa divorced, with Sugiyama returning his permanent residency and moving back to Japan in 2006 while Yanagisawa and Maho stayed in the United States.

Sugiyama is known for his use of sunglasses during performances and for his public image.

He first began wearing sunglasses to hide a swollen face due to heavy drinking the night before a performance for S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe.

The crowd reacted positively to the style, and he began using sunglasses to the point it where it became his trademark look.

2011

He also was a smoker and drinker in an attempt to get his voice deeper like Otis Redding, quitting both in 2011 in order to help his voice.

2013

In 2013, he released the album I Am Me which featured self covers of S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe and his solo career songs.

2016

In 2016, Sugiyama celebrated his 30th anniversary of his solo debut with a concert at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall and released the album Ocean.

The next year, he released the album Driving Music.

2018

In 2018, Sugiyama and S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe reunited for a national tour for the band's 35th anniversary, with Sugiyama also having a solo tour for his own anniversary of debut.

2020

In 2020, Sugiyama released the album Rainbow Planet, his first album in three years, but had to postpone a tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.

In 2023, the 40th anniversary of his debut with S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe, he released the album Freedom and the compilation album All Time Best which compiled various singles throughout his career.

Sugiyama was inspired by The Beatles and other western rock music after listening to them at a friend's house as a child, switching his instrument from a shamisen to guitar after being inspired by Beatles member George Harrison and his Fender Stratocaster.

He was also interested by Japanese folk rock, including artists Takuro Yoshida and Yōsui Inoue.

In high school, he became obsessed with American rock and was in a school band that mimicked the style of Santana.

While as part of Cutie Panchos, he and the band were inspired by The Doobie Brothers and mimicked their style.