Akeboshi (singer)

Akeboshi, born Akeboshi Yoshio (明星嘉男) is a Japanese folk singer, mostly known for his songs "Wind" and "Yellow Moon", both of which were featured on the anime Naruto. Akeboshi plays both piano and guitar, and he has studied music in Liverpool, England. He has been on the Epic Records label since his debut in 2002, but his contract has recently expired prior to Christmas 2008. He is currently unsigned.

Prior to debuting in Japan, he was in a four-person jazz band in Liverpool.

He has also written two songs for Matsu Takako in 2004.

Profile

• Stage Name: Akeboshi
• Birth Name: Akeboshi Yoshio (明星嘉男)
• Birthday: July 1, 1978
• Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Discography

Albums

• [2005.06.22] Akeboshi
• [2007.11.07] Meet Along the Way

Best Albums

• [2008.06.11] Roundabout

Mini-Albums

• [2002.08.08] STONED TOWN
• [2003.05.13] White reply (Limited Edition)
• [2003.06.18] White reply
• [2004.03.10] Fearie Punks
• [2006.04.16] Yellow Moon
• [2007.10.22] Colorful drops

Singles

• [2005.10.19] Rusty lance

External Links

• Official Website (Japanese)
• Official Blog (Japanese)