Shōgo Hamada, born Shogo Hamada on 29 December 1952 in Takehara City, Hiroshima
Prefecture, is a Japanese singer‑songwriter who began his career as the drummer
of the band Aido in 1975. After leaving Kanagawa University before graduating,
he made his solo debut the following year with the album Umareta Tokoro o Tōku
Hanarete, and from then on became known for wearing sunglasses-most often
Ray‑Bans-for every performance. Hamada’s early work expressed a skeptical view
of conventional life paths, while his lyrics were often infused with a strong
protest tone inspired by his father’s...