After 10 Chaotic Years, YOSHIKI’s Music and His Way of Life Became a Ray of Light for the World

YOSHIKI is a composer, pianist, rock drummer, and the leader of Japanese rock bands X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS. Consequence calls YOSHIKI “one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history,” and Billboard says he is “a musical innovator.”

In this interview, we asked him how he continues to take on challenges at a time when hope is hard to see.

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YOSHIKI Will Be the First Japanese Artist To Be Honored by Placing His Handprints and Footprints in Cement at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

YOSHIKI will join an exclusive list of legendary celebrities including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Johnny Depp, Mariah Cary, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Robert Downey, Jr., Hugh Jackman, and Vin Diesel. The ceremony will take place on September 14 at 10:30am USA PT.

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