Toshi (musician)

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Toshi
Toshi in Brazil (2008)
Toshi in Brazil (2008)
Background information
Birth name Toshimitsu Deyama
Also known as Toshi
Born October 10, 1965 (1965-10-10) (age 43)
Origin Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Genre(s) Rock, heavy metal, New Age
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active 1982–present
Label(s) Healing World, Home of Heart
Associated acts X Japan,TOSHI with T-EARTH
Website www.toshi-official.com

Toshimitsu Deyama (出山利三 Deyama Toshimitsu?, born October 10, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known by his stage name Toshi, is one of the co-founders of Japanese rock group; X Japan. The band elevated to legendary status in Japan until it's disbandment in 1997. X Japan has since reunited with Toshi and has begun their 2009 world tour. [1][2]. In the years between and also at present, he has devoted his professional career to "healing music", traveling Japan and other countries to perform acoustic concerts for small audiences. He made a new band called "TOSHI with T-EARTH" and will start a concert tour within Japan. The band known for a new type of music, "Eco Hard Rock", released its album, "EARTH SPIRIT" in August 2008.


[edit] References

  1. ^ "X Japan reunion information". blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73874. 
  2. ^ "Official announcement of X Japan's Aqua City performance" (in Japanese). xjapan.ne.jp. http://www.xjapan.ne.jp/new_c/xjapan.jpg. Retrieved on 2007-10-19. 

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