Rocky Aoki
Rocky Aoki | |
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青木 廣彰 | |
Aoki, c. 1981 | |
| Born | Hiroaki Aoki October 9, 1938 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | July 10, 2008 (aged 69) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Kuhombutsu Joshin-ji, Setagaya ward, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Known for | Founding Benihana, Double Eagle V |
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| Children | 7, including Steve and Devon |
| Relatives | Yumi Nu (granddaughter) |
Hiroaki Aoki (青木 廣彰, Aoki Hiroaki; October 9, 1938 – July 10, 2008), better known as Rocky Aoki, was a Japanese-born American restaurateur, professional offshore powerboat racer and amateur wrestler. He was the founder of the Japanese cuisine restaurant chain Benihana, and Genesis magazine.
He was also the father of musician Steve Aoki and model and actress Devon Aoki.