About Hiroshi Kamayatsu
Lived 1939 – 2017 (aged 78). Hiroshi Kamayatsu was a Japanese singer, composer, actor and guitarist.
was a Japanese singer and guitarist born in Tokyo.
He composed the music for Download, a direct-to-video anime release based on PC Engine games.
Profile "Monsieur" was a founding member of bands The Spiders, Vodka Collins, and also a solo act.
In 2001 he had a reunion with some former members of The Spiders, as the band Sans Filtre. He performed for over five decades. He also had a cameo appearance as a priest in 1984's "The Return of Godzilla".
Death Kamayatsu died from pancreatic cancer on 1 March 2017, aged 78.
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Who was Hiroshi Kamayatsu?
Japanese singer, guitarist, composer, actor (1939-2017)
When was Hiroshi Kamayatsu born?
Hiroshi Kamayatsu was born on 12 January 1939 in Tokyo.
When did Hiroshi Kamayatsu die?
Hiroshi Kamayatsu died on 1 March 2017 in Tokyo.
What was Hiroshi Kamayatsu's occupation?
Hiroshi Kamayatsu was a singer, composer, actor and guitarist.
What nationality was Hiroshi Kamayatsu?
Hiroshi Kamayatsu was Japanese.
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