and now,.. we will discuss about music in Japan
X-Japan is a Japanese heavy metal band founded in 1982 by Yoshiki and Toshi.
Originally named X, the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood.
They started out mainly as a power/speed metal band, but later gravitated towards a progressive sound with an emphasis on ballads.
Yoshiki Hayashi (Hayashi Yoshiki) born November 20, 1965,in Tateyama, Japan,
better known by his stage name YOSHIKI, is a musician, songwriter and record producer.
He is primarily known as leader and co-founder of the heavy metal band X Japan, for which he plays drums and piano and writes most of the music.
After the band disbanded in 1997 he participated in several other musical acts and produced for numerous artists.
In 2007 X Japan reunited and he has been performing with them since.
better known by his stage name YOSHIKI, is a musician, songwriter and record producer.
He is primarily known as leader and co-founder of the heavy metal band X Japan, for which he plays drums and piano and writes most of the music.
After the band disbanded in 1997 he participated in several other musical acts and produced for numerous artists.
In 2007 X Japan reunited and he has been performing with them since.
Toshimitsu Deyama (Deyama Toshimitsu) born October 10, 1965 in Tateyama, Japan,
better known by his stage name Toshi
(currently stylized as ToshI and previously in all capital letters), is a Japanese singer and musician.
He is best known as vocalist and co-founder of the heavy metal group X Japan.
The band elevated to legendary status in Japan, until its disbanding in 1997.
Toshi then went on to have an extensive solo career.
In 2007 X Japan reunited, they are currently on their ongoing world tour.
better known by his stage name Toshi
(currently stylized as ToshI and previously in all capital letters), is a Japanese singer and musician.
He is best known as vocalist and co-founder of the heavy metal group X Japan.
The band elevated to legendary status in Japan, until its disbanding in 1997.
Toshi then went on to have an extensive solo career.
In 2007 X Japan reunited, they are currently on their ongoing world tour.
Hideto Matsumoto (Matsumoto Hideto) born December 13, 1964 – May 2, 1998 ,
better known by his stage name hide
(written in all capital letters when he was with X Japan and in all lowercase letters when solo), was a popular Japanese musician.
He was primarily known for his work as lead guitarist of the heavy metal band X Japan from 1987 to 1997.
He was also a successful solo artist and co-founder of the United States based band Zilch.
better known by his stage name hide
(written in all capital letters when he was with X Japan and in all lowercase letters when solo), was a popular Japanese musician.
He was primarily known for his work as lead guitarist of the heavy metal band X Japan from 1987 to 1997.
He was also a successful solo artist and co-founder of the United States based band Zilch.
Tomoaki Ishizuka (Ishizuka Tomoaki) born November 4, 1965 in Chiba, Japan,
better known by his stage name Pata (taken from the manga Patalliro!, as he was said to resemble the title character), is a Japanese musician.
He is best known as rhythm guitarist for the popular heavy metal group X Japan.
He joined the group in 1987 and stayed with them until their dissolution in 1997.
After the breakup he formed Dope HEADz with X Japan bassist Heath and former Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A. in 2000.
The group ceased activity after its second album in 2002.
Soon after Pata formed the instrumental band Ra:IN, which still tours extensively to this day.
He is currently participating in X Japan as they reunited in 2007.
better known by his stage name Pata (taken from the manga Patalliro!, as he was said to resemble the title character), is a Japanese musician.
He is best known as rhythm guitarist for the popular heavy metal group X Japan.
He joined the group in 1987 and stayed with them until their dissolution in 1997.
After the breakup he formed Dope HEADz with X Japan bassist Heath and former Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A. in 2000.
The group ceased activity after its second album in 2002.
Soon after Pata formed the instrumental band Ra:IN, which still tours extensively to this day.
He is currently participating in X Japan as they reunited in 2007.
Hiroshi Morie (Morie Hiroshi) born January 22, 1968 in Amagasaki, Japan,better known by his stage name Heath, is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as bassist of the popular heavy metal group X Japan.
He joined the group in 1992, replacing Taiji Sawada on bass.
Their first release with him was their album Art of Life, he stayed with them until their dissolution in 1997 and reunited with the band from 2007 onward.
After the breakup he focused on his solo carer, until 2000 when he founded Dope HEADz with fellow X Japan guitarist Pata and former Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A.. The group ceased activity after its second album in 2002.
Heath has since resumed his solo career and is currently participating in the X Japan reunion.
X-japan a new formation
Yoshiki – drums, piano, leader (1982–1997, 2007–present)
Toshi – vocals, acoustic guitar (1982–1997, 2007–present)
Pata – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (1987–1997, 2007–present)
Heath – bass, backing vocals (1992–1997, 2007–present)
Sugizo – lead guitar, violin, backing vocals (2009–present)
Toshi – vocals, acoustic guitar (1982–1997, 2007–present)
Pata – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (1987–1997, 2007–present)
Heath – bass, backing vocals (1992–1997, 2007–present)
Sugizo – lead guitar, violin, backing vocals (2009–present)
Yasuhiro Sugihara (Sugihara Yasuhiro), born Yūne Sugihara (Sugihara Yūne, on July 8, 1969 in Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan),
is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Referred to by his stage name Sugizo, he became famous in the 1990s with the rock band Luna Sea.
In addition to being known to experiment with many musical genres, he is known for his political ideas and views, as well being an anti-war, anti-nuclear and environmental activist.
Currently Sugizo is performing in X Japan and the Luna Sea reunion, while continuing his solo career.
Former members
Yuji "Terry" Izumisawa (Izumisawa Yuji) – guitar (1982–1985)
Tomoyuki "Tomo" Ogata – guitar (1984–1985)
Atsushi Tokuo – bass (1984–1985)
Kenichi "Eddie Van" Koide (Koide Kenichi) guitar (1985)
Yoshifumi "Hally" Yoshida (Yoshida Yoshifumi) – guitar (1985)
Mita "Zenon" Kazumitsu (Kazumitsu Mita) – guitar (1985–1986)
Hisashi "Jun/Shu" Takai (Takai Hisashi) – guitar (1985, 1986)
Hikaru Utaka (Utaka Hikaru) – bass (1985–1986)
Masanori "Kerry" Takahashi (Takahashi Masanori) – guitar (1986)
Satoru Inoue (Inoue Satoru) – guitar (1986)
Isao – guitar (1987)[82]
Taiji – bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (1985, 1986–1992)
hide – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (1987–1997)
Yuji "Terry" Izumisawa (Izumisawa Yuji) – guitar (1982–1985)
Tomoyuki "Tomo" Ogata – guitar (1984–1985)
Atsushi Tokuo – bass (1984–1985)
Kenichi "Eddie Van" Koide (Koide Kenichi) guitar (1985)
Yoshifumi "Hally" Yoshida (Yoshida Yoshifumi) – guitar (1985)
Mita "Zenon" Kazumitsu (Kazumitsu Mita) – guitar (1985–1986)
Hisashi "Jun/Shu" Takai (Takai Hisashi) – guitar (1985, 1986)
Hikaru Utaka (Utaka Hikaru) – bass (1985–1986)
Masanori "Kerry" Takahashi (Takahashi Masanori) – guitar (1986)
Satoru Inoue (Inoue Satoru) – guitar (1986)
Isao – guitar (1987)[82]
Taiji – bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (1985, 1986–1992)
hide – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals (1987–1997)
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