- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Voice Actor, Musician
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1960-11-01
- Date of death
- 2015-12-24
- Hometown
- Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Takeharu Kunimoto
国本武春
Kunimoto Takeharu was a prominent Japanese shamisen player and roukyoku singer.
In addition to performing and recording traditional music, he was also the only prominent shamisen player to perform and record bluegrass music; he spent some time in the early 2000s in the bluegrass program of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. He also performed and recorded in a rock music-influenced style.
At the age of 14 Kunimoto attended a Bill Monroe concert in Tokyo and shook his hand. Kunimoto credited Bill Monroe's influence with why he devoted himself to becoming a bluegrass player.
Kunimoto Takeharu passed away at the age of 55, following an illness.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Takeharu Kunimoto's name in other languages?
Takeharu Kunimoto is also known as 国本武春, 加藤武.
When is Takeharu Kunimoto's birthday?
Takeharu Kunimoto was born on November 1, 1960.
How old is Takeharu Kunimoto?
Takeharu Kunimoto is 55 years old.
When did Takeharu Kunimoto die?
Takeharu Kunimoto passed away on December 24, 2015.
What is Takeharu Kunimoto's gender?
Takeharu Kunimoto is male.
What does Takeharu Kunimoto do?
Takeharu Kunimoto works as Voice Actor, Musician.
What language does Takeharu Kunimoto voice in?
Takeharu Kunimoto performs in Japanese.
Where is Takeharu Kunimoto from?
Takeharu Kunimoto is from Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
