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Hide was born Hideto Matsumoto in Yokosuka in 1964. He co-founded X Japan in 1985, where his guitar work and flamboyant stage presence became part of the...

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Hide, the X Japan guitarist who went solo

The flamboyant guitarist from X Japan who carved out his own melodic rock territory in the 1990s.

For a good sense of his solo sound, try 'Evergreen' or 'Junk Story'. They show that melodic side he developed apart from X Japan.

Hide's solo work matters because it showed a different side from his X Japan metal roots. Songs like 'Evergreen' and 'Pink Spider' revealed a more melodic, experimental approach that connected with Japanese rock fans. His solo catalog stands as its own distinct chapter, separate from the band's legacy.

He co-founded X Japan in 1985, where his guitar work became part of the band's identity. While still with the band, he started releasing solo material in the early 1990s, with albums like 'Hide Your Face' in 1994 and 'Psyence' later that decade.

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Hide was born Hideto Matsumoto in Yokosuka in 1964. He co-founded X Japan in 1985, where his guitar work and flamboyant stage presence became part of the band's identity during their rise in Japanese heavy metal.

While still with X Japan, he started releasing solo material in the early 1990s. Songs like 'Pink Spider' and 'Evergreen' showed a different side from his band work, leaning into more melodic and experimental rock territory. His solo debut 'Hide Your Face' came out in 1994.

He kept recording on his own through the mid-1990s with albums like 'Psyence' and 'Ja, Zoo'. His last solo album was simply titled 'Hide' in 1998.

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