Izumi Sakai date of birth:
February 6, 1967
How old was Izumi Sakai when died?
40
When did Izumi Sakai die?
May 27, 2007
What is Izumi Sakai's occupation?
singer, lyricist
What genre is Izumi Sakai's work?
Pop
What instruments does Izumi Sakai play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Izumi Sakai (坂井泉水, Sakai Izumi), born Sachiko Kamachi (蒲池幸子, Kamachi Sachiko, February 6, 1967 – May 27, 2007), was a Japanese Pop singer, songwriter, and member of the group Zard. As Sakai was the only member who stayed in the group while others joined and left regularly, Zard and Sakai may be referred to interchangeably. She was the best-selling female recording artist of the 1990s and has sold over 37 million copies of sales, making her one of the best-selling music artists in Japan of all time.