YOSHIKI
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
November 20, 1965Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
21Place of birth
Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, JapanAlso known as
Yoshiki Hayashi , 林 佳樹, 하야시 요시키Cast credits
X JAPAN - The Last Live
HimselfX Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
HimselfYoshiki: Under the Sky
SelfX Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
X Japan - Aoi Yoru
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
X Japan - Shiroi Yoru
X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
We Are X
SelfX Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
Junk Story
himselfGlobal Metal
HimselfSarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
SelfDisney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
Self