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Yukihiro Takahashi was listed as a singer-songwriter, record producer and composer. Born on June 6, 1952, Yukihiro Takahashi was from Ōokayama, Tokyo, Japan. Death is recorded on January 11, 2023, at the age of 70. Schooling on record includes Rikkyo Niiza Junior and Senior High School and Musashino Art University. Credited works include Every Day Music (2013), Sadistic Mica Band (2007) and The World of GOLDEN EGGS SEASON2 Episode26 (2007).
My Take
Yukihiro Takahashi was, to me, far more than a drummer. With Yellow Magic Orchestra he laid down some of the most influential rhythms in pop history, yet his solo voice carried a melancholy, urbane elegance that no machine could imitate. The art-school sensibility he honed at Musashino shaped his music and his style alike, from the Sadistic Mika Band onward. I think he made Japanese pop sound effortlessly sophisticated. His passing in 2023 left a real silence, but I keep returning to his records on rainy nights, convinced his influence still hums beneath today's sound.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yukihiro Takahashi
- Name (Japanese)
- 高橋幸宏
- Reading
- たかはし ゆきひろ
- Born
- June 6, 1952 – January 11, 2023
- Origin
- Ōokayama, Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / record producer / composer / drummer / lyricist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
- Agency
- Office Intenzio
- Active years
- 1969 - 2023
2. Background
- High school
- Rikkyo Niiza Junior and Senior High School
- University
- Musashino Art University
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 201 (1978–2023)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 1978: 2, 1980: 4, 1981: 2, 1982: 4, 1983: 9, 1984: 5, 1985: 12, 1986: 6, 1987: 2, 1988: 3, 1989: 2, 1990: 6, 1991: 5, 1992: 8, 1993: 4, 1994: 2, 1995: 6, 1996: 4, 1997: 8, 1998: 5, 1999: 3, 2000: 2, 2001: 1, 2002: 1, 2003: 1, 2006: 7, 2007: 4, 2008: 2, 2009: 9, 2010: 3, 2011: 1, 2012: 2, 2013: 5, 2014: 4, 2015: 1, 2016: 4, 2017: 1, 2018: 3, 2019: 3, 2020: 1, 2021: 2, 2022: 1, 2023: 1, year unknown: 40
- Debut work
- セ・シ・ボン (C'Est Si Bon)
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio program | サタデーエッセー「音楽の聴き方 | 2021 | |
| Film | Labyrinth of Cinema | 2020 | |
| TV program | 細野晴臣イエローマジックショー2 | 2019 | |
| Radio program | 私のお気に入り | 2017 | |
| Radio program | Every Day Music | 2013 | |
| Film | ノルウェイの森 | 2010 | |
| Film | 20世紀少年 ぼくらの旗 | 2009 | |
| CM | サッポロビール・ヱビスビール | 2009 | |
| Film | Sadistic Mica Band | 2007 | |
| TV anime | The World of GOLDEN EGGS SEASON2 Episode26 | 2007 | |
| Film | 男はソレを我慢できない | 2006 | |
| Radio program | yukihiro takahashi@MUSIC WEB | 2000 | |
| Radio program | 高橋幸宏のオールナイトニッポンDX | 1998 | |
| Radio program | LIPTON YELLOW LABEL TEA FOR YOU | 1997 | |
| CM | リプトン イエローラベル | 1997 | |
| Film | あひるのうたがきこうてくるよ。 | as 祭りのシーンの露天商のお面屋 | 1993 |
| Radio program | 東芝プレミア3 | 3月のみの出演。坂本龍一の代役 | 1992 |
| CM | サリダ | 1990 | |
| Radio program | Four Roses Sound Bar | 1989 | |
| Film | 異人たちとの夏 | 1988 | |
| Radio program | 午後のサウンド | 1987 | |
| Film | April Fish | 1986 | |
| Radio program | Stand up please | 1986 | |
| CM | カシオ計算機デジタルシンセサイザーカシオ・CZシリーズ | 1985 | |
| Film | A Y.M.O. FILM PROPAGANDA | 1984 | |
| Film | 天国にいちばん近い島 | 1984 | |
| Film | Daijōbu, My Friend | 1983 | |
| Radio program | 高橋幸宏のオールナイトニッポン | 1983 | |
| Radio program | 坂本龍一のサウンドストリート | 1981 | |
| Radio program | POP THE HERO ‘80s | 1980 | |
| SOMETHING NEW | |||
| I LIKE THE WRIGHT BROTHERS, BUT NO AIRPLANES | |||
| STILL WALKING TO THE BEAT | |||
| IN COLD QUEUE | |||
| TV program | 極楽テレビ | ||
| TV program | THE フィッシング | ||
| TV program | アルファベット2/3 | ||
| TV program | AXEL | ||
| TV program | 竹中直人の恋のバカンス | ||
| TV program | デカメロン | ||
| TV program | アトムの気持ち |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://yukihirotakahashicollection.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/room66_yukihiro/
- Xhttps://x.com/room66plus
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukihiro%20Takahashi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%AB%98%E6%A9%8B%E5%B9%B8%E5%AE%8F
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1750532
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yukihiro Takahashi born?
Yukihiro Takahashi was born on June 6, 1952.
When did Yukihiro Takahashi die?
Yukihiro Takahashi died on January 11, 2023, aged 70.
Where was Yukihiro Takahashi from?
Yukihiro Takahashi was from Ōokayama, Tokyo, Japan.
What did Yukihiro Takahashi do?
Yukihiro Takahashi worked as singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, drummer, lyricist.
Where did Yukihiro Takahashi study?
Yukihiro Takahashi attended Musashino Art University.
What agency was Yukihiro Takahashi with?
Yukihiro Takahashi was with Office Intenzio.
When was Yukihiro Takahashi active?
Yukihiro Takahashi was active from 1969 to 2023.
What was Yukihiro Takahashi known for?
Yukihiro Takahashi's notable works include Every Day Music, Sadistic Mica Band, The World of GOLDEN EGGS SEASON2 Episode26.
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