Yoshiki嘉紀

YOSHIKI is a composer, pianist, drummer, producer, and cultural figure whose career spans classical music, rock, film, fashion, and popular music. As the leader of X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS, he helped define the sound and visual language of Japanese rock, while his classical work has taken him to Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and other major international venues. His compositions include music for the Golden Globe Awards, the Aichi World Expo, Hollywood films, and Japanese state occasions. Beyond his own recordings and performances, YOSHIKI has produced and collaborated with artists including George Martin, Sarah Brightman, Bono, St. Vincent, and Brian May, and continues to work across music, fashion, and philanthropy.