Funky Kato
Shunsuke Kato (加藤 俊介, Kato Shunsuke, born December 18, 1978), known by his stage name Funky Kato (ファンキー加藤, Funky Kato), is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He is best known as the vocalist of the band Funky Monkey Babys, which disbanded in 2013.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Shunsuke Kato |
Born | Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan | December 18, 1978
Genres | J-Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2004–present |
Associated acts | Funky Monkey Babys |
Website | funkykato |
History
Funky Kato was working as a member of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS from the band's beginnings in 2004. They would go on to sign a major label contract in 2006. After their disbandment in June 2013, he started his solo career by going on a tour entitled Funky Kato's Insutoaraibu Tour from November to February of the next year.[1][2]
He has since released three singles, one album and has been able to play at the Nippon Budokan.
He married his band's former manager on April 15, 2013.[3]
Discography
Singles
Title | Release Date | Peak chart positions | |
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Oricon[4] | Japan Hot 100[5] | ||
My VOICE | February 12, 2014 | 3 | 3 |
Kagayake (輝け) | May 14, 2014 | 5 | 4 |
Taiyou (太陽) | August 20, 2014 | 14 | 12 |
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References
- "「応援して下さる皆さまへ」by ファンキー加藤". Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- "Funky Kato to release his solo debut single + in-store tour". Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- "FUNKY MONKEY BABYS' Funky Kato gets married". Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」". Oricon. Retrieved January 31, 2014. (subscription only)
- "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Funky Kato(@fmb_funkykato) – Twitter
- Funky Kato Official – Facebook
- Funky Kato Official Blog Powered by Ameba
- Funky Kato Fan Club Site
- Documentary Website
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