Biography

Is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer, record producer and actor. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Hotei claims record sales of over 40 million copies and has collaborated with acclaimed artists from around the world. Hotei first rose to prominence in the 1980s as the guitarist for Boøwy, one of Japan's most popular rock bands, before starting a solo career.

Known For

The Smashing Machine

Tomoyasu Hotei

Samurai Fiction

Rannosuke Kazamatsuri

Another Battle

Tochino Masatatsu

The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994

Self

Red Moon

Colonel Osugi

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Opening Ceremony - Moving Forward: We Have Wings

Self

Complex 20110730 - Toyko Dome

Guitarist / Vocals

Complex 19901108 - Toyko Dome

Guitarist / Vocals