Tachikawa Sumito

Tachikawa Sumito
立川清登
Tachikawa in 1958
Born
立川澄人
Tachikawa Sumito

(1929-02-15)February 15, 1929
Ōita, Ōita Prefecture, Empire of Japan
DiedDecember 31, 1985(1985-12-31) (aged 56)
Education
Occupations
  • Singer
  • radio host
  • teacher
Years active1953–1985
Employers
Known for

Tachikawa Sumito (立川清登; February 15, 1929 – December 31, 1985) was a Japanese baritone singer and radio host. At first a singer of opera and lieder, his repertoire later included musicals and popular music. In addition to being a performing musician, he was also a radio host and television personality.