THE LAST ROCKSTARS (YOSHIKI, HYDE, MIYAVI and SUGIZO) to perform on Kouhaku Uta Gassen

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X JAPAN’s YOSHIKI, L’Arc-en-Ciel’s HYDE, LUNA SEA/X JAPAN’s SUGIZO, and guitarist MIYAVI’s band “THE LAST ROCKSTARS” will perform at the “73rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen” on New Year’s Eve (after 7: 20-11:45).

YOSHIKI said, “It’s a great honor to be able to perform at Kouhaku for the first time since THE LAST ROCKSTARS was formed. I have appeared 11 times in the past, including appearances with X JAPAN and solo, but the 12th time is THE It will be the “first appearance” at LAST ROCKSTARS. So far, I have had countless memories of Kouhaku, such as playing the piano accompaniment with the chorus of all the performers, defeating Godzilla on stage (laughs), and co-starring with KISS and other wonderful artists. I am grateful. I’m going to carve a new history in red and white, and I’m going to take on the challenge. Please look forward to it”.

HYDE said, “The first stage is Kouhaku! I want to watch it on TV too!”

SUGIZO saiud, ” First stage with 4 people. Red and white for the first time in a while. I will come with all my heart”.

MIYAVI said, “This is the first stage for the four of us to stand as a band. From here, the journey to the new world will begin again. I would appreciate it if you could share this excitement and excitement with everyone. Bang, bang, bang!!!!!!!!”.

The band will unleash their debut live performances on January 26th& 27th at Ariake Arena and January 29th & 30th at Tokyo Garden Theatre, with presale beginning today at 12:30PM JST. U.S. shows on February 4th at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York and February 10th at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles go on sale today at 7AM PST/10AM EST.

YOSHIKI has several monumental accomplishments under his belt both as the leader of X JAPAN and as an accomplished solo artist. He has been named “one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” by Consequence of Sound and has composed Hollywood film soundtracks, a concerto for the Emperor of Japan, and the official theme song for the Golden Globe Awards. He has performed at the world’s greatest stages including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, Coachella Music Festival, and
Carnegie Hall. In addition to his music, YOSHIKI has been internationally recognized for his philanthropy, and was awarded a Medal of Honor by the Japanese government.

HYDE is internationally recognized as the vocalist for L’arc-en-Ciel, VAMPS, and as a successful solo artist. L’Arc-en-Ciel has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, headlined Madison Square Garden, and were also the first rock band to headline Japan National Stadium. HYDE has also had great success touring internationally as a solo artist.

‍SUGIZO has worked and performed globally as a member of LUNA SEA, XJAPAN, and U.K.’s JUNO REACTOR, a group credited with creating psychedelic trance. As a solo artist he has been pursuing his unique style of electronic music while creating for multiple movie and theater soundtracks.

‍MIYAVI “The Samurai Guitarist” has enthralled the world with his transcendent unconventional “slap style” of playing his guitar, which has taken him around the world 9 times to tour in over 30 countries. In 2014 he made his debut as a Hollywood actor in Unbroken. He was the first Japanese public figure to be featured in GUCCI’s global campaign, and has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNCHR, providing support for refugees.

With their illustrious experience in Japan’s most influential rock bands, remarkable sales records individually, and hit collaborations with global artists, these four musicians coming together is a monumental occurrence. The Last Rockstars are here to usher in a new legendary era of rock.

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