YOSHIKI

YOSHIKI

1965-11-20

Biography

known by the mononym Yoshiki, is a Japanese musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as a co-founder of the visual kei rock band X Japan, for which he is the drummer, pianist and main songwriter. Yoshiki's solo career includes two classical studio albums—Eternal Melody (1993), produced by George Martin, and Eternal Melody II (2005)—and the classical compilation Yoshiki Classical (2013). Described by Billboard as a "musical innovator" and named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history" by Consequence of Sound, Yoshiki has also collaborated and played with artists such as Tetsuya Komuro, Roger Taylor, Gene Simmons, and Sarah Brightman. In 1999, at the request of the Japanese government, he composed and performed a classical song at a celebration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. For the 69th Golden Globe Awards, the show's original musical theme was composed by Yoshiki and became available for digital download on iTunes, with all proceeds going to charity.

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Global Metal

Global Metal

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We Are X

We Are X

7.1

Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert

Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert

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X JAPAN - The Last Live

X JAPAN - The Last Live

7.1

Yoshiki: Under the Sky

Yoshiki: Under the Sky

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Junk Story

Junk Story

6.8

X Japan - Shiroi Yoru

X Japan - Shiroi Yoru

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X Japan - Aoi Yoru

X Japan - Aoi Yoru

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X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live

X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live

3.0

X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome

X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome

4.5

Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI

Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI

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X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X  Acoustic Special Miracle

X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle

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X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996

X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996

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