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Source: http://www.x-japan.de/history/history.htm

X Japan were one of the first visual bands in Japan and also one of the most popular. They started in teh mid-80's with the union of school friends Yoshiki (drums and piano) and Toshi (lead vocals). After that the joined with a couple other guys and formed the band X.

They released the two singles 'I'll kill you' and 'Orgasm' and made it on two compilations albums with other Japanese newcomer bands. At that time Pata (guitar) and Taiji (bass) joined the band.

In 1988 they made their first album 'Vanishing Vision' and hired a second guitarist, hide. The album was released on Yoshikis new record label Extasy. It was a great success and they changed to Sony records. More albums ('Blue Blood' and 'Jealousy') and more touring.

With Jealousy they tried to come out in America, but no one there wanted visual bands. They renamed the band in X Japan because in America there was already a band called X. The band had great success in Japan and the members also made solo projects.

At this time Taiji (bass) left the band and was replace with Heath. Yoshiki wrote the 23 minutes long song 'Art of life' which was the first record on their new label Atlantic Records.

In 1996 finally came their last album 'Dahlia'. In the spring of 1997 Toshi (vocals) decided to quit the band for 'artistic and religous reasons', so they announced their disbanding in September 1997. They made a final Goodbye concert in December.

The members made different solo projects. In 1998 a tragedy happened, hide commited suicide for unknown reasons. The fans were shocked. Yoshiki draw back from public.

In 2000 he started a comeback with his project Violet UK...

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HIDE DIED OF | Reviewer: Hachigatsu | 9/17/2008

Hide suicide because he cant take it that the band is goin to split up. A week after their last concert, he suicide. Then on the same day few minutes later, a girl suicide too, jump off a building and words written across her body was "I LOVE HIDE". And in respect of his death, Japan and Korea were entitled 1 day public holiday every year on the date he died~

how old are they | Reviewer: Madie | 3/4/2008

Hey if this is really X-Japan, I was wondering,
how old is every X-Japan member? i love X-Japan!!!
(oh and so does my sister). Well if this is X-Japan than can you e-mail me at this E-mail address: estesbratm3@aol.com
Just so you guys know I have a crush on all of you guys!!!!! but my sis has the Hugeist crush on
Toshi and Yoshiki!!!!! but i have the biggest crush on all of you guys. I live in Rockford,Illinois. It's ok here but whats it like in Japan? Please,Please,Please E_mail the answer to me at..... estesbratm3@aol.com

Into Him | Reviewer: OldWowy | 11/11/2007

My Cousin Tenshii... She is the big fan of Hide. I know all about X-Japan & Hide from Her. I love to see the way she loves Hide & I can believe she changed her style as Hide.....

X Japan | Reviewer: Elina | 11/8/2007

hide didn't commit suicide :O

I mean hide and Yoshiki planed to start "a second X Japan" 2000 but it died when hide died...

x japan | Reviewer: ronin | 7/30/2007

I came across x japan while watching jpop mussic vid on http://stage6.divx.com/user/Speedyrulz/video/1369816/X-Japan---Art-of-Life-(1993)

THey have a few vids posted on there. Now since I am a huge fan of the 80's here in the U.S.A. seeing x japan for the 1st time this year my first thought was the hair bands of the 80's. but the few songs I have listened to the vocals and instruments are really amazing and in the words of Pany "magical and inspiring". I am going to have to hunt down there albums. I think the great thing that really show a group or a singers talent is to be able to touch people of different languages.

Comment | Reviewer: Panzy Mistress | 6/20/2007

Yes, I would have to also say that the band was a HUGE influence in my life, and I'm completely happy that I've gotten into their music in the last few years. Their diversity and unique qualities just automatically draw people in, and I just find X Japan to be a (yes it sounds corny) magical and inspiring band. Much love to hide!

X JAPAN | Reviewer: X Fan | 3/25/2006

To call X (JAPAN) the most influential band in Japan's history would be an understatement. 17 years at the top was all it took for X to change Japanese music for the better, starting off the whole idea of Visual Kei and bringing rock and metal to Japan. The band's lineup consisted of:
Vocals: Toshi
Guitar: hide
Guitar: Pata
Bass: Taiji [changed to Heath in later years]
Drums/Piano: Yoshiki
X, so far, really are the paragon of J-rock/metal. Diverse to the end, X were truly a one of a kind band. They explored every end of their rock and metal spectrum, resulting in songs such as White Wind From Mr Martin ~Pata's Nap~ [JEALOUSY album, 1991], which is vastly different from Art Of Life [ART OF LIFE single, 1993], which likewise has a totally different feel to it than Celebration [BLUE BLOOD album, 1989]. I would recommend this band to any metal or rock fan - or just any appreciator of truly great music.

Any questions or song requests, please feel free to mail me ^^

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