Japanese artist Cornelius has been described as the modern-day equivalent of which legendary American singer, songwriter and producer?
Cornelius (musician) Keigo Oyamada (小山田 圭吾 , Oyamada Keigo , born January 27, 1969) , also known by his moniker Cornelius (CORNELIUS（コーネリアス） , Kōneriasu ) , is a Japanese recording artist and producer who co-founded Flipper's Guitar, an influential Shibuya-kei band, and subsequently embarked on a solo career. In 1997, he released the album "Fantasma", which landed him praise from American music critics, who called him a "modern-day Brian Wilson" or the "Japanese Beck".
Willie Tee Wilson Turbinton, (February 6, 1944 – September 11, 2007) professionally known as Willie Tee, was an American keyboardist, songwriter, singer, producer and notable early architect of New Orleans funk and soul, who helped shape the sound of New Orleans for more than four decades.