Ryo Okumoto: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ryo Okumoto (奥本亮; born May 24, 1959) is a Japanese rock keyboardist, best known for his work with American progressive rock band Spock's Beard. He joined the band in 1996 and has been a member ever since. When singer and keyboardist Neal Morse was in the band, Ryo played Hammond organ and Mellotron on the albums. Since Morse's departure, Okumoto has been the band's primary keyboardist. He resides in Los Angeles. Aside from his work with Spock's Beard, Okumoto has performed and recorded with numerous other artists and groups, including GPS, K², Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, and Asia featuring John Payne. For three weeks in 1998, Okumoto was a member of Eric Burdon & the New Animals, before being replaced by Martin Gerschwitz. Okumoto was a member of Eric André's house band on season 5 of The Eric Andre Show. In 2019, Ryo joined the progressive rock supergroup cover band ProgJect.
Quick facts about Ryo Okumoto
- Full name: Ryo Okumoto
- Born: 1959-05-24
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Chef
- Wikidata ID: Q7385259
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Who is Ryo Okumoto?
Ryo Okumoto (奥本亮; born May 24, 1959) is a Japanese rock keyboardist, best known for his work with American progressive rock band Spock's Beard.
What nationality is Ryo Okumoto?
Ryo Okumoto is United States.
When was Ryo Okumoto born?
Ryo Okumoto was born on 1959-05-24.
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