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Haruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣, Hosono Haruomi, born July 9, 1947), sometimes credited as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians in Japanese pop music history, credited with shaping the sound of Japanese pop for decades as well as pop music outside of Japan. He also inspired genres such as city pop and Shibuya-kei, and as leader of Yellow Magic Orchestra, contributed to the development and pioneering of numerous electronic genres.

First Name
Last Name
Other Names
Harry Hosono
Harry "The Crown" Hosono
Age
Date of Birth
Birthplace
Star Sign
Nationality
Occupation
Musician, record producer, song writer
Occupation Category
Genre
Ambient (ambient techno)
Electronic (chiptune
dance
electro
electronica
game
house
techno
trance)
Exotica
Experimental (avant‑garde)
Funk
J‑pop
Rock
Synthpop
Worldbeat
electronic
pop
experimental
Music Genre
Year(s) Active
1969–present
Music Style
Music Mood
Instrument
Instrument
Bass Guitar
Synthesizer
Vocals
keyboards
guitar
Labels
Alfa Records
Alfa
Associated Acts
Official Website
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