Hiro Takahashi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hiro Takahashi
高橋ひろ |
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| Birth name | Hiroyuki Takahashi (高橋裕幸) |
| Born | August 10, 1964 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | November 4, 2005 (aged 41) |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer–songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1984–2005 |
Hiro Takahashi (高橋 ひろ, Takahashi Hiro, August 10, 1964 – November 4, 2005), born as Hiroyuki Takahashi (高橋 裕幸, Takahashi Hiroyuki), was a talented Japanese singer, songwriter, and composer. He was known for creating music for many different projects, including popular anime shows.
His Musical Journey
Hiro Takahashi loved music from a young age. He even wrote two songs when he was just 11 years old! These early songs were called Heart of a Woman and Northern Town.
In 1984, Hiro started his music career with a band called Popsicle. A few years later, in 1987, he joined another band named Tulip. This was a big step for him, and he helped write some of Tulip's most famous songs.
After Tulip broke up in 1989, Hiro went back to playing with Popsicle for a little while.
Later, Hiro became very busy writing music for others. He composed many songs for anime (Japanese animation), TV shows, radio programs, and even stage plays. His music was used in a radio show called Nippon Hōsō Show Up Nighter for several years.
Sadly, Hiro Takahashi passed away on November 4, 2005, when he was 41 years old. He died due to a serious illness.
His Music Albums
Hiro Takahashi released several albums during his career. An album is a collection of songs released together.
- Kimi ja Nakerya Iminaine (君じゃなけりゃ意味ないね) (November 19, 1993)
- Welcome To Popsicle Channel (November 18, 1994)
- New Horizon (November 17, 1995)
- Great Big Kiss (November 11, 2000)
- From Future Present (February/March, 2007)
- Takahashi Hiro Best Collection (March 15, 2010 – PCCS.00091)
Popular Songs
He also released many singles, which are usually one or two songs released on their own.
- Itsumo Jōkigen (いつも上機嫌) (November 19, 1993)
- Unbalance na Kiss wo Shite (アンバランスなKissをして) (December 17, 1993)
- Kimi ja Nakerya Imi ga Naine (君じゃなけりゃ意味がないね) (February 18, 1994)
- Taiyō ga Mata Kagayaku Toki (太陽がまた輝くとき) (June 17, 1994)
- Kuchibiru ga Hodokenai (くちびるがほどけない) (June 21, 1995)
- Shiawase no Pilot (しあわせのパイロット) (November 1, 1995)
- Soda Fountain (October 1, 1998)
- Nazenani Kimi no Daizukan (なぜなに君の大図鑑) (March 23, 2002)
- Karei Naru One Step (華麗なるone step) (September 16, 2002)
- Hohoemi no Bakudan (微笑みの爆弾) (singer: Matsuko Mawatari)/Unbalance na Kiss o shite/Taiyō Ga Mata Kagayaku Toki (June 1, 2005) – Re-recorded version
