
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.

NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen
TV • 1951

Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi
TV • 2006

SWITCH Interview Masters
TV • 2013

HURRY GO ROUND
MOVIE • 2018

X JAPAN - The Last Live
MOVIE • 2002

We Are X
MOVIE • 2016

Global Metal
MOVIE • 2008

Yoshiki: Under the Sky
MOVIE • 2023

X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
MOVIE • 2008

X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
MOVIE • 2008

Junk Story
MOVIE • 2015

X Japan - Shiroi Yoru
MOVIE • 2007

X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
MOVIE • 2002

Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
MOVIE • 2018

X Japan - Aoi Yoru
MOVIE • 2007

X Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena
MOVIE • 2017

X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
MOVIE • 2017

X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
MOVIE • 2003