Mikeru On Japanese Music Today

Miyavi (birthname Takamasa Ishihara (石原貴雅, Ishihara Takamasa?); born on September 14, 1981) is a Japanese recording artist and entertainer. He was the guitarist for Dué le Quartz which was active from 1999 to 2002, and the guitarist for the supergroup S.K.I.N., which was active in 2007. Miyavi is active in the current visual kei and mainstream rock scene in Japan.

Also known as 雅, MYV, 382, DJ 382, MYV 382 TOKYO
Born September 14, 1981 (1981-09-14) (age 28)
Origin Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan
Genres Pop
Rock
Occupations Musician: Singer, Songwriter, Arranger, Record Producer, Dancer, Actor
Instruments Guitar, electric sitar, shamisen, gigpig, piano