Kyosuke Himuro

Quick Facts: Who was Kyosuke Himuro?

Subject:

Kyosuke Himuro

Known for:

Pioneering Japanese musician and singer-songwriter known for his work with Boøwy.

Born:

1960-10-07

Century / Era:

1960s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Kyosuke Himuro (Japanese: 氷室 京介, Hepburn: Himuro Kyōsuke; born October 7, 1960, in Takasaki, Gunma) is a Japanese former musician and singer-songwriter. He was the lead vocalist of the rock band Boøwy from 1981 to 1988. After the band disbanded, he went on to have a successful solo career, becoming one of Japan's best-selling artists, with 16.25 million sales. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Boøwy at number 22 and Himuro himself at number 76 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts. Himuro retired from live performances in 2016 due to hearing impairment.

Career & Major Achievements

He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Himuro has frequently played music with American guitarist Steve Stevens, best known for his work with Billy Idol. Stevens participated in Himuro's album as a guitarist and his concert tour after his album I·DÉ·A. Himuro's fourth album, 1993's Memories of Blue, became his first to sell over one million copies. On August 22, 2004, he held a concert entitled "21st Century Boøwys Vs Himuro" at the Tokyo Dome. It marked the first time he sang Boøwy songs in sixteen years.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

"Wild Romance" was used as the ending theme song for the Japanese dubbed version of Van Helsing and for the Japanese releases of Yakuza 5. Himuro's song "Calling", from his 1989 album Neo Fascio, was used in the ending credits to the 2005 film Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. The film's director, Tetsuya Nomura, noted that Himuro's music has been highly influential in his own work. When asked about his contribution to the film, Himuro said that he was happy his work would be used in "the best CG movie ever made in Japan". From August 5 to August 6, 2006, he held a concert called "Kyosuke Himuro + Glay 2006 at Ajinomoto-Stadium "Swing Addition"" with Japanese rock band Glay in Ajinomoto Stadium.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1960 (1960-10-07): Birth of Kyosuke Himuro — Pioneering Japanese musician and singer-songwriter known for his work with Boøwy.
2. 1981: 1981 Milestone — He was the lead vocalist of the rock band Boøwy from 1981 to 1988.
3. 1989: 1989 Milestone — Himuro's song "Calling", from his 1989 album Neo Fascio, was used in the ending credits to the 2005 film Final Fantasy VII Advent Children.
4. 1993: 1993 Milestone — Himuro's fourth album, 1993's Memories of Blue, became his first to sell over one million copies.
5. 2003: 2003 Milestone — In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Boøwy at number 22 and Himuro himself at number 76 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.
6. 2004: 2004 Milestone — On August 22, 2004, he held a concert entitled "21st Century Boøwys Vs Himuro" at the Tokyo Dome.
7. 2006: 2006 Milestone — From August 5 to August 6, 2006, he held a concert called "Kyosuke Himuro + Glay 2006 at Ajinomoto-Stadium "Swing Addition"" with Japanese rock band Glay in Ajinomoto Stadium.
8. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Himuro retired from live performances in 2016 due to hearing impairment.

Notable Quotes by Kyosuke Himuro

“I was happy my work would be used in the best CG movie ever made in Japan.” (2005)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kyosuke Himuro

True or False: “Kyosuke Himuro's first album, Memories of Blue, sold over one million copies immediately upon release.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While Memories of Blue was a major success, it was his fourth album; the text notes that this specific album became his first to sell over one million copies.

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