Susumu Yokota

Susumu Yokota (横田 進 Yokota Susumu, or ススム・ヨコタ Susumu Yokota; born 1960 or 1961 – 27 March 2015) was a Japanese composer. He released several albums under pseudonyms including Stevia, Ebi, and others.[2]

Susumu Yokota
Background information
Also known as
  • Ebi
  • Stevia
  • Tenshin
Born1961[1]
OriginJapan
Died (aged 54)
GenresAmbient
Years activec.1993-2015

Yokota was well known in the English-speaking independent music scene for his albums of experimental ambient music, including albums like Acid Mt. Fuji and Sakura. He also had a long career as a house music DJ and released several highly regarded albums of house music.[2]

Death

Susumu Yokota died on 27 March 2015, aged 54, after a long period of illness.[2][3][4]

Discography
Main article: Susumu Yokota discography
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References
  1. "Susumu Yokota". Lo Recordings. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  2. "Influential ambient musician Susumu Yokota has died aged 54". FACT magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  3. "Susumu Yokotaが逝去". natalie.mu (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  4. Morley, Tony. "Susumu Yokota RIP". The Leaf Label Ltd. Retrieved 14 July 2015.


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