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Osaka, Japan (1980 – present)

Ryo Okumoto (奥本亮) is a keyboardist born in Osaka, Japan, and well known as a member of Spock’s Beard, a band he joined in 1997 after releasing several solo albums in Japan.

Ryo began playing classical music on the piano at the age of 3 and continued through 13. He became a professional musician at the age of 15 performing at the Live House in Osaka for a year. Because of his great desire to learn more about different styles of music and his strong independence, he moved to Tokyo at the age of 16. Ryo performed in nightclubs and discos for the next 5 years.

Ryo’s first real break started in 1978 when he was 19. He toured with a well-known group called Creation and recorded on their album “Best of Creation.” The next year Ryo toured with the legendary, Kitaro and recorded on Kitaro’s album, “Live in Parco.”

In February 1980, Ryo’s first solo album, “Solid Gold” with Canyon Records was released. He recorded this album at Air Studio in London with well-known musicians: Richard Baily (drummer for Jeff Beck), Kuma Takeda (bass), Katsutoshi Morizono (guitar) and Delandro Winston (guitarist for Elton John).

Two month later in April, Ryo released his second solo album, “Makin’ Rock” with Canyon Records. This record was recorded at Sound Labs Studios in Hollywood. He once again had the best musicians recording behind him: David Foster (keyboard), Jay Graydon (guitar), Steve Lukather (guitar), Jeff Porcaro (drums) and Neil Stubenhaus (bass).
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  • HazyB

    BANZAIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111

    23 Aug 2009 Reply

  • CaptureTheCat

    good track!

    8 Mar 2009 Reply

  • megascargot

    The young kid in question is Ryo's son. :)

    30 Aug 2008 Reply

  • proggirl

    Go Ryo,Go!!!

    15 Jul 2008 Reply

  • jani666

    Damn, I'm enjoying Coming Through more than any Spock's Beard record. Great and versatile album. There's funny video on the CD, where some young kid plays drums on the Highway Roller. And he actually played on the album :D

    10 May 2008 Reply

  • lordcthulhu

    crazy little japanese man lawl

    4 Nov 2007 Reply

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