DiscoverJapanese True Crime023 Shigeru Katsumi: From Stardom to Scandal – The 1976 Murder That Shook Japan's Music Scene
023 Shigeru Katsumi: From Stardom to Scandal – The 1976 Murder That Shook Japan's Music Scene

023 Shigeru Katsumi: From Stardom to Scandal – The 1976 Murder That Shook Japan's Music Scene

Update: 2025-09-05
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​Shigeru Katsumi, born Seiya Tsumura on December 25, 1937, in Miyazaki City, Japan, was a prominent Japanese singer known for his contributions to the rockabilly and pop genres. He gained fame in the early 1960s with Japanese covers of popular Western songs, notably his 1961 debut with "Johnny Remember Me," which sold 40,000 copies. Katsumi also performed the theme song for the 1963 television anime "Eightman" and achieved significant success with his 1964 hit "Sasurai," selling 60,000 copies. ​

Despite his musical achievements, Katsumi's career declined in the early 1970s. Facing financial difficulties and personal turmoil, he became involved in a scandal that culminated in the murder of his mistress in 1976. Subsequently, he was convicted and sentenced to prison. After serving his sentence, Katsumi lived a relatively quiet life until his death on February 27, 2013.


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023 Shigeru Katsumi: From Stardom to Scandal – The 1976 Murder That Shook Japan's Music Scene

023 Shigeru Katsumi: From Stardom to Scandal – The 1976 Murder That Shook Japan's Music Scene

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