大橋純子 (Ohashi Junko)
Birthdate: April 26, 1956
Died: November 9. 2023 … Read Full Bio ↴大橋純子 (Ohashi Junko)
Birthdate: April 26, 1956
Died: November 9. 2023 (aged 73)
Birthplace: Yubari, Hokkaido Prefecture
Blood Type: A

Ohashi got her start in music when she joined a band while she was at Hokkaido University.
Inspired by such artists like Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66 and Janice Joplin, Ohashi hoped to add soulful singing to her music. She later became a DJ at a local radio station before having a part-time job at the Yamada Headquarters in Tokyo.
There, she auditioned for a chance to release music and won a record deal.
In 1974, Ohashi made her debut with the album Feeling Now and the single "Kagi wa Kaeshite". Her second album, Paper Moon, helped to gain Ohashi some popularity. But it wasn't till 1977 with the single "Simple Love" that Ohashi gained a smash hit. Throughout the late 70s and 80s, a couple of her singles also became big hits.