Hiroshi Takano is a Japanese singer-songwriter and guitarist discovered by Yukihiro Takahashi, whose Todd Rundgren–produced records of 1990 gave him the hits “Niji no Miyako e” and “Bestendank”.[1][2]
Career
Takano passed the 1986 “ultimate band” audition organised by Yukihiro Takahashi and Keiichi Suzuki, and debuted in 1988 with the Takahashi-produced single “See You Again” and album hullo hulloa.[1][2] Working with Todd Rundgren, he scored with “Niji no Miyako e” (7 February 1990, Oricon No. 2) and “Bestendank” (3 October 1990, No. 3), while the album Cue reached No. 2 and Awakening No. 8.[1][2] He later co-produced Sorrow and Smile (1994) with Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto.[1]
Later activity
Since 2007 Takano has been a member of pupa alongside Takahashi, and that year he supported the three YMO members at their HAS charity concert in Yokohama.[2] He moved to Universal’s Milestone Crowds in 2008 and marked his 20th solo anniversary with Rainbow Magic in 2009.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | hullo hulloa (Produced by Yukihiro Takahashi) | — |
| 1989 | Ring (Oricon No. 47) | — |
| 1990 | Cue (Oricon No. 2; produced by Todd Rundgren) | — |
| 1991 | Awakening (Oricon No. 8; produced by Todd Rundgren) | — |
Notable singles
| Year | Title | Oricon peak |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | “Niji no Miyako e” — Produced by Todd Rundgren | 2 |
| 1990 | “Bestendank” — Produced by Todd Rundgren | 3 |
References
- “Hiroshi Takano”. Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- “高野寛”. Wikipedia (Japanese). Retrieved 11 October 2026.
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