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Chu Kosaka
小坂 忠
Born
Masayuki Kosaka (小坂 正行)[1]

(1948-07-08)July 8, 1948
OriginNerima, Tokyo, Japan
DiedApril 29, 2022(2022-04-29) (aged 73)
GenresFolk Rock, Rock, R&B, Gospel, City Pop
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, composer, gospel singer, pastor
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1966–2022
LabelsAlfa Records/Mashroom, Michtam Records
Websitehttps://chu-kosaka.com/

Chu Kosaka, Chew Kosaka (小坂 忠), born Masayuki Kosaka (小坂 正行) on July 8, 1948 – April 29, 2022) was a Japanese singer-songwriter, gospel musician, and pastor. He was known for his foundational contributions to the development of Japanese rock[2] and City pop in the 1970s[3][4] and later as a pioneer responsible for "laying the foundations"[5] of Japanese gospel music.[6][7]

Biography

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Chu Kosaka was born in Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Japan and raised in Shiki, Saitama Prefecture. He began his music career in 1966 with the band The Floral, which debuted in 1968 under Nippon Columbia. After lineup changes, Kosaka and other members formed the psychedelic rock group Apryl Fool, releasing a self-titled album[8] in 1969.

Kosaka declined to join a subsequent project that evolved into the legendary band Happy End, instead performing in the Japanese production of the musical Hair. In 1971, he released his solo debut album, ありがとう[9] (Arigatō[9] – "Thank You").,[10] described by music blog Raven Sings the Blues as exemplifying the 1970s Japanese rock movement "rooted in a folk and country influence pulled from the West."[11] He later formed Chu Kosaka & Four Joe Half, and composed music for television programs including NHK's Okaasan to Issho.

His 1975 album HORO,[12] featuring members of Tin Pan Alley, is regarded as a seminal City pop record, described by Tower Records Japan's review site Mikiki[13] as "a masterpiece that remains in the history of Japanese pop music."[14]

Following his daughter's recovery from a severe burn injury, Kosaka converted to Christianity in 1976.[15]

In 1978, he founded Michtam Records,[16] Japan's first gospel label.[17] Kosaka was later ordained as a pastor at Akitsu Gospel Church[18] and led worship gatherings and gospel outreach events, including the Jericho Japan series.[19]

In the 2000s, he resumed musical collaborations, releasing the album People[20] in 2001 with production by Haruomi Hosono.[21]

Kosaka died on April 29, 2022, at the age of 73.[22] Memorial services emphasized the depth of his faith and musical contributions.[23]

Discography

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  • Arigatō (ありがとう, 1971)[9]
  • Hazukashisouni (はずかしそうに,1973)[24]
  • HORO (ほうろう, 1975)[12]
  • Morning (1977)[25]
  • People (2001)[20]
  • Connected (2009)[26]
  • Nobody Knows (2013)[27]
  • Numerous gospel recordings under Michtam Records[16]

References

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  1. ^ "A Word on the Full Version of the 'Flying Music Festival'" (in Japanese). City of Tokorozawa. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
  2. ^ "Japanese rock musician Chu Kosaka dies at 73". Mainichi Daily News. April 30, 2022. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  3. ^ "小坂忠の傑作『ほうろう』のリリース40周年記念2枚組アニヴァーサリー・パッケージが登場！ | ニュース詳細". 大人のための音楽／エンタメ総合ウェブサイト otonano PORTAL (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  4. ^ "A Guide to City Pop, the Soundtrack for Japan's Bubble-Era Generation". nippon.com. January 30, 2019. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  5. ^ "出会いを重ねた立教時代 音楽をめぐる旅は続く". 立教大学 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  6. ^ Arban (February 5, 2020). "小坂忠と鈴木茂のユニット「茂 忠」が新曲発表！ NHKラジオ『深夜便のうた』でオンエア". ARBAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  7. ^ "日本のロック、そしてゴスペル、2つの世界のパイオニア、小坂忠の人生｜TBSラジオ「金曜ボイスログ」". note（ノート） (in Japanese). June 14, 2022. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  8. ^ "The Apryl Fool – Apryl Fool". October 1, 1969 – via www.discogs.com.
  9. ^ a b c "小坂忠 – ありがとう". October 1, 1971 – via www.discogs.com.
  10. ^ "Chu Kosaka's First Album 'Arigatō' Fully Reissued!" (in Japanese). Sony Music. April 26, 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  11. ^ "Chu Kosaka – ありがとう – Raven Sings The Blues". May 4, 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  12. ^ a b "Chu Kosaka – Horo". October 1, 1975 – via www.discogs.com.
  13. ^ "Mikiki by TOWER RECORDS | タワーレコードの音楽ガイドメディア". Mikiki.
  14. ^ "1975年の細野晴臣――小坂忠、ムッシュかまやつ、大滝詠一、ユーミン、南こうせつ、沢田研二らとの名盤16枚を振り返る | Mikiki by TOWER RECORDS". Mikiki (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  15. ^ "Sky's Story". Skye Strong Foundation. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  16. ^ a b "日本のゴスペル専門レーベル – ミクタムレコード". michtam.com.
  17. ^ "Tweet from January 29, 2020". Twitter. January 29, 2020. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  18. ^ "秋津福音教会:Akitsu Gospel Church". www.hat.hi-ho.ne.jp.
  19. ^ Kimizuka, Futoshi. Tokyo Rock Beginnings (in Japanese). Kawade Shobō Shinsha. p. 47.
  20. ^ a b "Chu Kosaka – People". October 1, 2001 – via www.discogs.com.
  21. ^ "Chu Kosaka's One-word Diary (Staff)" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  22. ^ "The New Songs Were a Testament to His Living Faith – Memorial for Chu Kosaka" (in Japanese). Christian Shimbun. May 7, 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  23. ^ "A Final Farewell to Chu Kosaka Who Returned to His 'Heavenly Home' – Memorial Service at Beloved Hall" (in Japanese). Christian Today. May 9, 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-10..
  24. ^ "小坂忠 – はずかしそうに". November 1, 1973 – via www.discogs.com.
  25. ^ "Chew Kosaka – Morning". July 25, 1977 – via www.discogs.com.
  26. ^ "Chu Kosaka – Connected". March 18, 2009 – via www.discogs.com.
  27. ^ "Chu Kosaka – Nobody Knows". December 13, 2013 – via www.discogs.com.
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