Kyu Sakamoto was a Japanese World Music Singer born on December 10, 1941. He was known for his hit song "Sukiyaki" which topped the charts in the United States and other countries. His net worth, biography, age, height, family and career updates are available online. He was a successful singer and songwriter who left a lasting legacy in the music industry.
Kyu Sakamoto is a member of World Music Singer
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💰 Net worth
Kyu Sakamoto, renowned as a World Music Singer in Japan, is projected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by 2024. As a highly influential figure in the music industry, Sakamoto's success and popularity have undoubtedly contributed to his accumulating wealth. With his distinct and captivating voice, he has garnered a significant following both locally and internationally. With numerous hit songs and notable achievements throughout his career, it comes as no surprise that Kyu Sakamoto has established himself as a prosperous artist in the world of music.
Japanese world music singer famous for his songs "Sukiyaki," "Ashitaga Arusa" and "Kokorono Hitomi." His song "Sukiyaki" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1963.
He joined the Japanese pop-band The Drifters in 1958.
Louis Benjamin, an executive of Pye Records, traveled to Japan in 1963, heard his song "Ue o Muite Arukō," and decided to distribute it in England under the title "Sukiyaki."
His father, Hiroshi Sakamoto, was a cargo tender officer. He had eight older siblings. In 1971, he married Yukiko Kashiwagi.
Selena Quintanilla covered one of his songs on her debut album.
