Yutaka Ozaki

Blues Singer

Birthday November 29, 1965

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Tokyo, Japan

DEATH DATE Apr 25, 1992 (26)

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About

Japanese singer best known for his 1991 single "I Love You." He debuted in 1983 with the single "Jūgo no Yoru." He released his final album, Hounetsu e no Akashi, shortly before his death in 1992.

Before Fame

He started playing piano in 1975. He signed to CBS Sony in 1983.

Trivia

His official cause of death was reported to be pulmonary edema but some have theorized that he was a victim of homicide. His life and career were portrayed in the 2011 television drama Kaze no shounen: Ozaki Yutaka Towa no densetsu.

Family Life

His son, Hiroya Ozaki, is a singer-songwriter.

Associated With

"I Love You" has been covered by numerous artists, including Mika NakashimaHikaru UtadaDebbie Gibson, and Marty Friedman.