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X-Japan

Formed in Tateyama, Chiba, Japan in 1982, X Japan is a hard rock band best remembered as pioneers of the visual kei movement, which itself was inspired by glam rock. The roots of the group stretch back to 1977 when Yoshiki (drums / piano) and Toshi (vocals) formed their first band when they were 11. After going through several name and line-up changes, the group settled on the name X (not to be confused with the Los Angeles, California-based punk band) and a line-up that also featured guitarist Terry. While Yoshiki and Toshi remained the group’s only constant members, their music...