About Hideo Murata
Lived 1929 – 2002 (aged 73). Hideo Murata was a Japanese singer, composer, actor and lyricist.
was a Japanese rōkyoku and enka singer. He took part in the Kōhaku Uta Gassen 27 times.
Murata was born as a son of rōkyoku singer and . However, he was immediately adopted by and became his stepfather. His real name was . He studied rōkyoku under one of Kumoemon Tochuken's disciples, Kumo Sakai.
Murata was scouted by Masao Koga, debuting with in 1958. His 1961 single "Ōshō" sold over one million copies. Along with Hachiro Kasuga and Michiya Mihashi, he became a famous enka singer and Haruo Minami was regarded as his rival. He died on June 13, 2002.
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Who was Hideo Murata?
Japanese singer (1929–2002)
When was Hideo Murata born?
Hideo Murata was born on 17 January 1929 in Ukiha.
When did Hideo Murata die?
Hideo Murata died on 13 June 2002.
What was Hideo Murata's occupation?
Hideo Murata was a singer, composer, actor and lyricist.
What nationality was Hideo Murata?
Hideo Murata was Japanese.
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