Yoshiki, the classically trained multi-instrumentalist and leader of one of Japan’s most successful rock groups, X-Japan, composed the theme for this year’s Golden Globe® Awards show. The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards aired internationally in more than190 countries. In the U.S., the show was broadcasted LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC on Sunday, January 15, 2012. The show was hosted by Ricky Gervais from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Yoshiki is considered Asia's most influential music artist and biggest rock icon, is also a songwriter, drummer, and a classically-trained pianist. His rock group X Japan has sold 30 million singles and albums combined and filled the 55,000-seat Toyko Dome a record 18 times. Now the band’s popularity is spreading throughout the world, having recently completed a sold-out World Tour, performing in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. In 1999, Yoshiki composed a piano concerto and performed it with a 77-piece orchestra to celebrate the 10th year of the Emperor of Japan's reign.
In 2005, Yoshiki composed the theme song and conducted the Super World Orchestra at the opening ceremony of the World Expo. Previously, Yoshiki recorded a classical album co-produced and arranged by acclaimed Beatles producer Sir George Martin and performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Beyond music, Yoshiki has his own Visa Card and MasterCard issued by one of the largest Japanese banks. Recently, the legendary Stan Lee created a Super Hero based on him, and for the first time, a Hello Kitty product line is named after a person – "Yoshikitty."
In 2010, he launched his non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America , which continues to donate to various charitable organizations, including supporting Japanese Earthquake victims.
For more information on Yoshiki on www.twitter.com/yoshikiofficial, www.yoshiki.net and www.xjapanmusic.com.
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