Masatoshi Ono

Masatoshi Ono
小野 正利
Background information
Also known as Sho
Born (1967-01-29) January 29, 1967
Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
Genres Rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1980–present
Labels Sony, VAP
Associated acts Galneryus, Fort Bragg
Website Official website

Masatoshi Ono (小野正利 Ono Masatoshi, born January 29, 1967 in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan), also known as Sho, is a Japanese rock/heavy metal singer-songwriter. Ono got his start in the 1980s as vocalist of the heavy metal band Fort Bragg. In 1992, he released his first solo single, "Pure ni Nare", on Sony Records.[1] But it wasn't until his third single, "You're the Only...", that he hit it big. The single helped Ono win the "Rookie of the Year" award at the 34th Japan Record Awards and an invitation to that year's Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

In 2009, Ono became the vocalist of the power metal band Galneryus.[2] His first single in eight years, "Departure!", was used as the opening theme song for the 2011 Hunter × Hunter anime.[3] "Departure! -Second Version-" was used as the series' second opening theme, with Galneryus' "Hunting for Your Dream" as the second ending theme.[3]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Singles

Other

  1. "Lady of Winter" – Crimson Glory
  2. "Spotlight Kid" – Rainbow
  3. "Tonight I'm Falling" – TNT
  4. "Rock 'n' Roll Children" – Dio
  5. "Mighty Wings" – Cheap Trick
  6. "Never Surrender" – Lion
  7. "Angel Don't Cry" – Toto
  8. "Stranded" – Airplay
  9. "Fool for Your Loving" – Whitesnake
  10. "I Want Out" – Helloween
  11. "Lovedrive" – Scorpions
  12. "Open Arms" – Journey
Personnel

Videos

References

  1. ↑ "Profile" (in Japanese). Shibuya Television. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  2. ↑ "Japan is winning this heavy metal game: Galneryus". Heavy Metal Infinity. 2009-11-02. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  3. 1 2 "2011 Hunter x Hunter Anime's New Theme Songs Listed". Anime News Network. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-03-14.

External links

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