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Japanese musician (1964-1998) · Japan · On the map · Musicians · Died at 33

Hideto Matsumoto , known professionally as Hide, was a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan from 1987 to 1997 and rose to prominence in Asia as a solo artist from 1993 to 1998, until his death.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 111 days, one point a day.

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He also formed the United States-based rock supergroup Zilch in 1996.

Country
Japan
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1964 to 1998 · aged 33

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