Ikutaro Kakehashi
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Ikutaro Kakehashi (梯 郁太郎 KAKEHASHI Ikutarō) was born in Osaka on February 7, 1930, is well known for being the founder of the Roland Corporation.
[edit] Biography
During the 1950s, Ikutaro Kakehashi, repaired electronic organs and created new prototype organs, all the while running an electrical appliance shop. At 28, he decided to devote himself to music, the first step of a continuing search for the ideal electronic musical instrument . Before founding Roland Corporation he worked as designer for Hammond Organ Company. Ikutaro Kakehashi now assumes the role of Special Consultant, supporting Roland management with his extensive experience and connections. And as chairman of the Roland Foundation, he continues his efforts to contribute to society.
In 2002 Takehashi published his biography in a book called "I Believe In Music" (ISBN 0634037838), and was also featured as a biography in the book The Art of Digital Music.
[edit] Highlights
- 1930 - Born in Osaka, Japan.
- 1954 - Started Kakehashi Radio electrical appliance store.
- 1960 - Founded Ace Electronic Industries Inc.
- 1972 - Founded Roland Corporation and became president.
- 1994 - Founded Roland Foundation and became chairman.
- 1995 - Appointed chairman of Roland Corporation.
- 2001 - Resigned chairman's position and appointed Special Consultant of Roland Corporation.
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