Reichi Nakaido, known by his nickname CHABO, is a prominent Japanese guitarist and vocalist born on 9 October 1950 in Tokyo. He began his musical career in high school when he formed the band Furuido with Mitsuyo Okutsu around 1968, focusing initially on Western blues and Liverpool sound covers. Post-high school, he attended Tokyo Designer Gakuin College and started collaborating with Yoshitaro Kanazaki as Kanazaki Yoshitaro & Furuido, producing their first original songs alongside covers. In 1970, he began performing live with other notable musicians like Shigeru Izumiya and RC Succession, and in 1971, debuted under Elec Records with Furuido after Shigeru Izumiya's support. The duo became known for their hit folk song "Sanae-chan"(1972) which unintentionally branded Furuido with a 'cute' and 'girl-friendly' image, boosting their female fanbase significantly. He joined RC Succession in 1979 after their lead guitarist, Kenji Hayashida, left the band. Throughout the 1980s, he was a driving force behind RC Succession's success, alongside Kiyoshiro Imawano, shaping the era’s rock music scene. In 1985, he released his first solo album, THE Nakaido Reichi BOOK. His career continued to evolve with the formation of the CHABO Band in 1996 and participation in significant performances like the Dream Power John Lennon Super Live. After Kiyoshiro Imawano's death in 2009, he has continued to contribute to the music industry, including hosting a music program on BS Japan and celebrating his 45th anniversary in the industry with a live concert in Shibuya Public Hall in 2015.
