At the age of 8, he started to learn classic guitar. In high school, he played the saxophone, and took piano and violin lessons. While in college, at the year 1968, he joined the group sounds, “Peter Pan,” and they have played at US. Army camps in Okinawa, Iwakuni, Yokosuka, Yokota, and etc. Afterwards, he became part of the chorus band, “Everyday People,” and R&B band, “Body & Soul.” He played at many discos in Tokyo suburbs as the house band. In 1975, he joined “Transam,” and went on many joint national tours with Godaigo and Tamori. He played for many commercials, such as Coca-Cola in the year 1976 and 1978. In 1978, he became part of the Henry Band.