<h2>Shinji Tanimura <br>
Died on October 8 at the age of 74</h2>
<figure id="attachment_349227" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349227" style="width: 1363px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="311523c3"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2023/12/3cb42236513035295b757406d2900906.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349227" class="wp-caption-text"> Tanimura was the vocalist and guitarist of &#8220;Alice&#8221; and was affectionately known as &#8220;Chimpei. Rare photos of his younger days are available.</figcaption></figure>
<p> Singer/songwriter Shinji Tanimura, who passed away on October 8, &#8217;23 (age 74). He formed &#8220;Alice&#8221; with Takao Horiuchi in 1971 and had a series of hit songs such as &#8220;Winter Lightning&#8221; and &#8220;Champion. He was also active as a solo artist and produced masterpieces such as &#8220;Subaru,&#8221; which is widely loved not only in Japan but also in Asia, and &#8220;Ii Hi Tabidachi,&#8221; for which he provided music to Momoe Yamaguchi.</p>
<p> Mitsu Dan, who duetted with Ms. Tanimura in a past program, looks back on the backstage and memories of those days.</p>
<h3> I was impressed by his mature and considerate attitude, he was a true &#8220;gentleman. <br>
Mitsu Dann (TV personality)</h3>
<p> When I was asked to sing a duet of &#8220;Forget-me-not -Ai no Makuhari-&#8221; (1984) at the FNS Music Festival (Fuji TV) in &#8217;13, I was so excited and jumped at the chance to do a duet with Ms. Tanimura (&#8230;&#8230;!). I still clearly remember that I jumped at the chance to work with such enthusiasm.</p>
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<p> My grandmother and mother were such big fans of Mr. Tanimura that they would go to his concerts. After they were overjoyed for a while, they grabbed me by both shoulders and strongly reminded me, &#8220;Don&#8217;t be rude! She strongly reminded me, &#8220;Don&#8217;t be rude!</p>
<p> He took time out of his busy schedule to give me detailed instructions so that I would have no trouble during meetings, rehearsals, and practice sessions. During the performance, there was a scene where Mr. Tanimura put his hand on my chest, and I was moved by his thoughtful suggestion, &#8220;Let&#8217;s keep it to just a little bit,&#8221; he said. Mr. Tanimura is more than three years older than me, and his gentlemanly consideration made me feel like an adult.</p>
<p> Now, I feel very sad. However, I am very grateful for the wonderful memories you have given me that I will never forget.</p>
<p> From the December 29, 2023 issue of FRIDAY</p>
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