Yoshiki
Japanese musician
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Summary
Yoshiki was born on November 20, 1965[1], in Tateyama[2]. He has worked as a drummer[3], pianist[4], singer-songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,948 views/month, #5,476 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Native language: Japanese[10]
- Occupation: music arranger[11], lyricist[12], fashion designer[13], keyboardist[14], businessperson[15], recording artist[16], television actor[17], film director[18], musician[19]
- Notable work: Kurenai[20]
- Award received: Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[21], Time 100[22]
- Member of: X Japan[23], Violet UK[24], V2[25], Globe[26], The Last Rockstars[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: hard rock[29], heavy metal music[30], classical music[31], rock music[32]
- Record label: Extasy Records[33], Nippon Columbia[34], Avex Trax[35], Warner Music Group[36], EMI Records[37], Sony Music[38], Universal Records[39]
- Discography: Yoshiki discography[40]
- Commons category: Yoshiki (musician)[41]
- Family name: Hayashi[42]
- Given name: Yoshiki[43]
- Pseudonym: YOSHIKI[44]
- Official website: https://www.yoshiki.net/[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Yoshiki (musician)[46]
- Relative: Chika Matsuno[47]
- Instrument: piano[48], drum kit[49], guitar[50], keyboard instrument[51], ARP 2500[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[53], English[54]
- Topic has template: Template:Yoshiki (musician)[55]
- Birth name: 林 佳樹[56]
- Name in native language: 林 佳樹[57]
- Represented by: WME Group[58]
Why It Matters
Yoshiki has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
FAQs
Where was Yoshiki born?
Yoshiki was born in Tateyama[2].
What did Yoshiki do for work?
Yoshiki worked as a drummer[3], pianist[4], singer-songwriter[5], record producer[6], and composer[7].
What awards did Yoshiki receive?
Honors received include Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon[21] and Time 100[22].