Biography
Ryo Okumoto (奥本亮, born May 24, 1959) is a Japanese rock keyboardist, best known for his work with American progressive rock band Spock's Beard. He joined the band in 1996 and has been a member ever since. When singer and keyboardist Neal Morse was in the band, Ryo played Hammond organ and Mellotron on the albums. Since Morse's departure, Okumoto has played all of the band's keyboard parts. He resides in Los Angeles.
Aside from his work with Spock's Beard, Okumoto has performed and recorded with numerous other artists and groups, including GPS, K², Phill Collins, Eric Clapton, and Asia featuring John Payne. For three weeks in 1998, Okumoto was a member of Eric Burdon & the New Animals, before being replaced by Martin Gerschwitz.
Okumoto was a member of Eric Andre's house band on season 5 of the Eric Andre Show.In 2019, Ryo joined the progressive rock supergroup cover band, ProgJect.
Filmography
all 17
Movies 17
self 4
Spock's Beard: In The Year 2000 (2023)
Spock's Beard: Live in Bochum 1998 (2022)
Spock's Beard: The Early Years Part One (2020)
Spock's Beard: Snow Live (2017)
Spock’s Beard – Morsefest 2016 Inner Cicle Jam (2017)
Neal Morse: A Day in the Life (2016)
Spock's Beard - Don't Try This Anywhere! (2015)
Spock's Beard Live At Sea (2014)
Spock's Beard: Progfest '97 Raw & Uncut (2011)
Neal Morse: Live at 3RP (2008)
Spock's Beard - Live (2008)
Ryo Okumoto: Live in Tokyo (2004)
Spock's Beard: The Making of Snow (2004)
Spock's Beard: Don't Try This at Home (2002)
Spock's Beard: The Making of V (2001)
Spock's Beard: Live At The Whisky (1999)
Playing by Heart (1998)
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GenderMale
Birthday1959-05-24 (64 years old)
Birth PlaceOsaka, Japan
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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