Mikeru On Japanese Music Today

L'Arc~en~Ciel (ラルク アン シエル, Raruku an Shieru?, "The Rainbow" in French) is a Japanese rock band, that formed in 1991. The group has sold over 13 million albums, 16 million singles, and millions of other units, such as videos. They were ranked at number 58, in a list of Top 100 Japanese pops musicians, provided by HMV Japan in 2003.

Hyde
Born January 29, 1969 (1969-01-29) (age 40)
Origin Wakayama, Japan
Genres Alternative rock
Hard rock
Occupations Vocalist
Songwriter
Lyricist
Guitarist
Actor

Tetsuya Ogawa
Born October 3, 1969 (1969-10-03) (age 40)
Origin Osaka, Japan
Genres Alternative rock
Power pop
Occupations Bassist, Vocalist, Composer, Lyricist, Guitarist .

Ken Kitamura
Born November 28, 1968 (1968-11-28) (age 41)
Origin Osaka, Japan
Genres Alternative rock
Hard Rock
Occupations Guitarist, Composer, Lyricist, Vocalist, Drummer.

Yukihiro Awaji
Born November 24, 1968 (1968-11-24) (age 41)
Origin Chiba, Japan
Genres Art rock
Alternative rock
Experimental music
Industrial
Occupations Drummer, Vocalist, Songwriter, Lyricist & Guitarist.