Masayoshi Takanaka

Masayoshi Takanaka
Takanaka in 2015
Background information
Birth nameMasayoshi Ryū (劉 正義)
Born (1953-03-27) March 27, 1953
Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • producer
  • composer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
Years active1970–present
LabelsLagoon, Kitty
Formerly ofThe Evil, Brush?!, Flied Egg, Sadistic Mika Band, Sadistics, Bacco
Websitetakanaka.com

Masayoshi Takanaka (Japanese: 高中 正義, Hepburn: Takanaka Masayoshi; born March 27, 1953) is a Japanese musician, producer and composer. Takanaka rose to fame and achieved commercial success during the 1970s and 1980s. He is known for his virtuosic guitar playing and skilled musicianship, composing and performing across various different music genres.

In a career spanning more than 50 years, Takanaka has released more than 20 albums and continues to perform.