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Kiyoshiro Imawano: Biography, Facts and Career

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Kiyoshiro Imawano (忌野 清志郎, Imawano Kiyoshirō), born Kiyoshi Kurihara (栗原 清志, Kurihara Kiyoshi; April 2, 1951 – May 2, 2009), was a Japanese rock musician, lyricist, composer, musical producer, and actor from Tokyo, Japan. He was dubbed "Japan's King of Rock". He formed and led the influential rock band RC Succession. He wrote many anti-nuclear songs following the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. He was known for pioneering the adoption of linguistic characteristics of the Japanese language into his songs.

Quick facts about Kiyoshiro Imawano

  • Full name: Kiyoshiro Imawano
  • Born: 1951-04-02
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q1041744

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Who is Kiyoshiro Imawano?

Kiyoshiro Imawano (忌野 清志郎, Imawano Kiyoshirō), born Kiyoshi Kurihara (栗原 清志, Kurihara Kiyoshi; April 2, 1951 – May 2, 2009), was a Japanese rock musician, lyricist, composer, musical producer, and actor from Tokyo, Japan.

What nationality is Kiyoshiro Imawano?

Kiyoshiro Imawano is Japan.

When was Kiyoshiro Imawano born?

Kiyoshiro Imawano was born on 1951-04-02.

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