Toshio Nakanishi

Toshio Nakanishi
中西 俊夫

Nakanishi in 2006
Background information
Native name 中西俊夫
Also known as Tycoon To$h, Typhoom Tosh
Born January 13, 1956
Tokyo, Japan
Genres New wave, technopop, hip hop
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1976–present
Associated acts K.U.D.O, Major Force, Melon, Plastics, Chica Sato, Water Melon, Water Melon Group, Terminater Troops
Website www4.airnet.ne.jp/mor/tosh/

Toshio Nakanishi (中西 俊夫 Nakanishi Toshio, born January 13, 1956 in Tokyo, Japan), also known by the pseudonyms Tycoon To$h or Typhoom Tosh, is a Japanese musician and graphic designer who is best known as the founding member of new wave band Plastics in 1976. He was initially a part of the technopop fever in Japan and later acted as a pioneer of the Japanese hip hop scene with his band Major Force.[1]

Personal life

He was formerly married to Japanese stylist and bandmate Chica Sato of Plastics and Melon.

Discography

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Solo albums
Albums with K.U.D.O
Other albums

References

  1. ↑ Egaitsu, Hiroshi (October 13, 2014). "Interview: Toshio Nakanishi on Hip Hop, New Wave, and Punk". Red Bull Music Academy.

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