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.

Funky Kato
ファンキー加藤
Background information
Birth nameShunsuke Kato
Born (1978-12-18) December 18, 1978
Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan
GenresJ-Pop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2004–present
Associated actsFunky Monkey Babys
Websitefunkykato.com

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
Oricon[4] Japan Hot 100[5]
My VOICE February 12, 2014 33
Kagayake (輝け) May 14, 2014 54
Taiyou (太陽) August 20, 2014 1412
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References

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