YOSHIKI
YOSHIKI is a composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, and the leader of the rock groups <a href="spotify:artist:4VrqQQy6X0hlMtqY5gp6Wx" data-name="X JAPAN">X JAPAN</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:4tCAdCQzODk8RI5LvTfujz" data-name="The Last Rockstars">The Last Rockstars</a>. Recognized as Japan's biggest rock star, YOSHIKI was named “one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” by Consequence and is described by Billboard as "a musical innovator". He is the first Japanese artist to be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. YOSHIKI was named one of 2025's Most Influential People in the TIME100 list.
His worldwide projects include a song dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the Emperor of Japan’s reign, Hollywood film soundtracks, and the Golden Globe Awards' official theme song. Led by YOSHIKI, X Japan has sold over 30 million albums and singles and sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times. He is the first Asian musician to perform at the world’s greatest music halls including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, Carnegie Hall, and Royal Albert Hall.
YOSHIKI is the first Japanese male to appear on the cover of Vogue Japan and created the high-fashion kimono brand YOSHIKIMONO. In 2024, YOSHIKI's high fashion brand MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS debuted at Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.
In 2023, YOSHIKI made his feature film directorial debut with YOSHIKI: Under The Sky. In 2024, Variety honored YOSHIKI for International Achievement in Music. In 2026, he performed two sold-out concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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