Yuya Uchida

Pop Singer

Birthday November 17, 1939

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Nishinomiya, Japan

DEATH DATE Mar 17, 2019 (79)

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About

Pop music singer, vocalist, entertainer, artist, performer, musician, and actor who is widely recognized for hit and popular songs such as "Lonely Johnny/Young One," "Viva Las Vegas/Roll Over Beethoven," and 2014's "Shekina Baby."

Before Fame

He dropped out of high school at the age of 17.

Trivia

He collaborated with musicians such as Frank Zappa. He appeared in the 1989 feature film Black Rain. He also collaborated with Rino Sashihara on the song "Shekina Baby." He sadly passed away in 2019 after a brief bout with pneumonia.

Family Life

He was married to Kirin Kiki until her death in 2018. 

Associated With

He became friends with John Lennon after having the opportunity to open for The Beatles