Chronicling the band’s exhilarating, tumultuous and unimaginable history over the past three decades––persevering through personal, physical and spiritual heartache––the film culminates with preparations for their breathtaking reunion concert at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden. Directed by acclaimed documentarian Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man), We Are X is an astonishingly intimate portrait of a deeply haunted—but truly unstoppable—virtuoso and the music that has enthralled legions of the world’s most devoted fans.", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/drama/dz7e0c.jpg", "genre": [ "Music", "Documentary" ], "contentRating": "PG-13", "datePublished": "Jan 23, 2016", "dateModified": "2017-07-24", "startDate": "Jan 23, 2016", "endDate": "", "actor": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Yoshiki", "alternateName": "佳樹", "birthDate": "November 20, 1965", "nationality": "Japanese", "description": "Yoshiki is a Japanese musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as the leader and co-founder of the Visual Kei rock band X Japan, for which he is the drummer, pianist and main songwriter.
Described by Billboard as a "musical innovator" and named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history" by Consequence of Sound, Yoshiki's solo career includes several classical studio albums and collaborations with artists such as George Martin, Bono, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, St. Vincent, Stan Lee, Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen, Gene Simmons and KISS, Nicole Scherzinger, 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. Yoshiki also composed the theme for the 69th Golden Globe Awards as well as for several anime and film soundtracks, including "Attack on Titan" and "Saw IV".
YOSHIKI was one of Forbes Asia’s 30 Heroes of Philanthropy in 2019. In 2021, he was awarded the prestigious Japanese Medal of Honor (Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon) for his charitable efforts.
On March 6, 2022, he revealed that he had donated 10 million yen (approximately $87,000 USD) to the humanitarian fund for Ukraine.
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Toshi began an extensive solo career in 1992 before leaving X Japan at the end of 1997, returning now and then for releases and tours.
By his own admission, Toshi was "brainwashed" by a group called Home of Heart, whose leader would control his musical output for the next 12 years. Toshi severed ties with Home of Heart in January 2010 and renewed his solo career.
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A year after their breakup, he formed the short-lived duo P.A.F. with singer NoB and created the band Dope HEADz with X Japan bassist Heath and former Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A. in 2000. Right after they ceased activity, Pata formed the instrumental band Ra:IN in 2002, which still tours extensively to this day.
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In 2001, he began a production company, InterLUXIZ, in conjunction with Embryo, his new label. He has collaborated with dozens of artists and produced several successful acts. In 2001, SUGIZO began filming for his first acting debut in the movie Hogi-Lala. Simultaneously during this time, he developed a project known as SUGIZO & THE SPANK YOUR JUICE.
SUGIZO is currently the guitarist of Japanese rock band X Japan and Luna Sea, he also plays violin for Luna Sea as well.
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