Masayoshi Takanaka
Masayoshi Takanaka was born in Ōi, Tokyo, Japan on March 27th, 1953 and is the Japanese Music Arranger And Composer. At the age of 71, Masayoshi Takanaka biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Masayoshi Takanaka began his professional career in 1971 by playing guitar and bass guitar in the prog rock band Flied Egg under Vertigo. In 1972, Takanaka joined the Sadistic Mika Band. The band fragmented after the divorce of two of its main members, and, in 1976, Takanaka released his first solo album, Seychelles. Throughout the 70's and 80's, Takanaka continued his output, releasing over twenty albums and singles under Kitty Records until 1984 and EMI from 1985 to 2000. In 2000, he formed his own record label, Lagoon Records.
Takanaka is known for his flashy guitars, including a gold colored Fender Stratocaster. He also has a trademark "lagoon-blue" Yamaha SG guitar that he plays during live performances.
He has collaborated with several other musical acts, notable examples include Santana and Roxy Music.
His 1981 song "Penguin Dancer" was sampled by Grimes on her song "Butterfly" in 2015. His 1979 popular song "Bu - Blue Lagoon" was named the 14th best guitar instrumental by Young Guitar Magazine in 2019.