Mickie Yoshino

Japanese Rock Keyboardist and Composer

Mickie Yoshino is a Japanese musician and composer, best known as a member of the influential rock band Godiego, which gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. He played keyboards for the group and was one of its main composers. Godiego is famous for their hit song "Gandhara," which was used as the theme for the Japanese television series "Monkey" (also known as "Saiyūki"). The band's music was characterized by a blend of rock, pop, and elements of traditional Eastern music. Mickie Yoshino's contributions to Godiego helped to shape the sound that led them to become one of Japan's most iconic bands of that era. Beyond his work with Godiego, Yoshino has also been involved in various musical projects and has had a career as a composer for film and television scores.