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Kiyotaka Sugiyama (杉山清貴, Sugiyama Kiyotaka; born July 17, 1959 in Isogo-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. Sugiyama's career began after joining the band "Kyutipanchosu," and subsequently winning 19th Popcon with the single, "Gospel No Yoru." After being scouted by producer Koichi Fujita, Sugiyama's band became "Kiyotaka Sugiyama & Omega Tribe," releasing five studio albums that all ranked on the Oricon charts. After breaking up the band in December 1985, he went on to have a successful solo career.