Toshihiko Tahara

Toshihiko Tahara
Also known as Toshi,[1] Toshi-chan
Born February 28, 1961
Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
Origin Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Genres J-pop
Occupation(s) singer, actor, tarento[2]
Years active 1979–present
Website www.toshihikotahara.com

Toshihiko Tahara (田原 俊彦, born February 28, 1961) is a Japanese idol singer, a solo vocalist, affiliated with Johnny & Associates.[3] In the 1980s he had a number of number 1 singles in Japan. In 1983 for the song "Saraba... Natsu" (さらば・・・夏) he was awarded a Japan Music Award.

Biography

Toshihiko Tahara is from Kofu, the capital city of Yamanashi Prefecture.[4]

On June 20, 2012, the singer released his 68th single, titled "Mr. Big" (Mr.BIG). On July 21 it has been 33 years since his debut.[5]

On June 19, 2013, he released his first original album in 15 years.[6]

In 2014, he celebrated the 35th anniversary of his debut.[4][7][8]

Musical and visual style

Back in the 1980s, the singer was noted for his dancing skills, which he showed during songs like "Dakishimete Tonight" (抱きしめてTONIGHT) and "Kakkotsukanai ne" (かっこつかないね).[9]

Master works

This is a list of master works as listed on the Oricon website.[2]

Selected awards

References

  1. Henri Bultynck (2005). François Glorieux: een leven voor de muziek. Maklu. pp. 112–. ISBN 978-90-8575-003-1.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "田原俊彦のプロフィール" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  3. Look Japan, Volume 40, Issue 457 - Volume 41, Issue 480. Look Japan, Limited. 1994.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "田原俊彦 横須賀生まれでも「山梨県甲府市出身」と語る理由". News - Post Seven (in Japanese). Shogakukan Inc. 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  5. "【オリコン】トシちゃん、18年8ヶ月ぶりTOP30返り咲き". 2012-06-26.
  6. "【オリコン】田原俊彦、20年ぶりアルバムTOP30返り咲き" (in English). Oricon. 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  7. Scoopie News (2014-08-25). "田原俊彦が『ライオンのごきげんよう』で、ジャニー喜多川氏に言及して反響" (in Japanese). Excite Japan. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  8. "元CHA-CHA木野正人 ジャニーズ合宿所での田原俊彦の思い出". News - Post Seven (in Japanese). Shogakukan Inc. 2014-08-17. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  9. "田原俊彦LIVEに元CHA-CHA木野がバックダンサーとして復活". News - Post Seven (in Japanese). Shogakukan Inc. 2013-10-09. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  10. Ameba News (2009-10-25). "田原俊彦と近藤真彦の歌が奇跡のシンクロ" (in Japanese). Excite News. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
    Ameba News (2009-10-25). "田原俊彦と近藤真彦の歌が奇跡のシンクロ" (in Japanese). Livedoor News. Retrieved 2015-04-27.
  11. "Profile". Toshihiko Tahara official web site (in Japanese). Retrieved 2015-04-27.

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