Yoshiki Hayashi

Real name: Yoshiki Hayashi

Birthplace: Tateyama, Chiba, Japan

Blood type: B

Yoshiki is best known as the leader and co-founder of X Japan, where he handles drums, keyboards, and writes most of their material. He's basically the driving force behind everything the band does—musically and creatively. His work with X Japan established him as a major figure in visual kei and metal music, and he's remained the constant member throughout the band's various lineup changes and hiatuses over the decades.