HIDE~♥

J-rock intro time... XD
THIS IS A MUST READ, whether u like jrock or not!!! This is INTERESTING!
This time, i'm introducing..... HIDETO MATSUMOTO. a.k.a HIDE

A freakin'ly talented guitarist that had a huge, and i mean HUGE!!, impact on Japan's j-rock world! Born on Dec 13, 1964, he went through japan education. But wad's interesting was that he later studied cosmetology and fashion at the Hollywood Beauty Salon School in present-day Roppongi Hills, from which he graduated with outstanding results in 1984. Later that year he took a nationwide examination and successfully obtained a beautician license. Hence, came about his Vibrant and colourful image as a VERY PRO guitarist, both during his solo periods (HIDE with spread beaver) and when he was in X japan or US based band - Zilch. HE'S FAMOUS FOR HIS PINK HAIR! Check out this pic on his various images... ^^Unfortunately, he passed away in May 2, 1998. He was found hanged with a towel tied to a door knob. Some said it was suicide, while others said it was an accident and that he was doing a technique to relieve upper back and neck pains, commonly used by rock guitarists. Whatever the case, he is still missed till this very day. Quoted: Hide left a hole with his passing that can never be filled…but he also left behind a powerful legacy. He remains, to this day, an inspiration and a muse for those who were left behind. His words, his music, his attitude…these are all things that he left for others to cherish…tools that he left for others to build their own works of art. His music is timeless, and his fans…new and old…those who knew him when he still lived and those who found him after he died, have that piece of him to hold on to. We will never forget hide, he will live on through his music forever. This video below shows the impact of his death on the WHOLE of japan. Look at how many thousands came for his funeral and lined the streets, weeping tears. Must watch!

Till this very day, HIDE remains a great part of the j-rock world. This year, on 2-3 May, 2008, Japan celebrated his 10th Death Annivesary. A HIDE MEMORIAL SUMMIT was held in remembrance of him. It was a big event. And till this day, after his death, he is still gaining new fans and his songs are still being released in different compilations. Plushies of him were even produced. Check out this pic! Quoted: Hide wasn’t just “X-Japan” or “hide with Spread Beaver” but hide was music, he was style, he was visual kei. Though, he may be gone physically, his memory within all of us will forever be remembered. He will never be forgotten.
We might have never gotten the chance to see HIDE, but his music and influence will always live on.... R.I.P hide-sama... Here's a video clip of him singing Rocket Dive.
And here's some of his songs:

~MeHhz~