Akira Takasaki (高崎 晃, Takasaki Akira, born February 22, 1961) is a Japanese musician. He is best known as the lead guitarist and sole constant member of...

Raudonesu) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japanese metal act...

album reached number 36 on the Oricon chart. In an interview, guitarist Akira Takasaki described the album as more "aggressive" than King of Pain. Saying,...

in the East. Written by lead vocalist Minoru Niihara and guitarist Akira Takasaki and produced by Max Norman, the single was released by Nippon Columbia...

opened the album with the instrumental "Anthem (Loudness Overture)" by Akira Takasaki, which was missing in the original Japanese release. In 2005, Disillusion...

Japanese footballer Akira Takarada (宝田 明, born 1934–2022), Japanese actor Akira Takasaki (高崎 晃, born 1961), heavy metal guitarist Akira Takayasu (髙安 晃, born...

that combines aspects of a sitar with an electric guitar. Guitarists Akira Takasaki, Rolly, and Mikael Åkerfeldt have cited him as an influence. Ishima...

distinctive metal soundtrack with electronica elements (composed by Akira Takasaki), often featuring electric guitar solos at dramatic moments. Featured...

1981 and his voice, together with the flashy guitar work of guitarist Akira Takasaki were recognized as a trademark of the band. Although the first three...

Hiroyuki Tanaka and Akira Takasaki. Lazy was formed in 1973 by young classmates Hironobu Kageyama, Hiroyuki Tanaka and Akira Takasaki. They soon recruited...

Takasaki (written: 高崎 or 高嵜) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: Akira Takasaki (高崎 晃, born 1961), Japanese musician and songwriter...

by Minoru Niihara; all music is composed by Akira Takasaki Loudness Minoru Niihara - vocals Akira Takasaki - guitars Masayoshi Yamashita - bass Munetaka...

in 1994 only in Japan. After the defection of bassist Taiji Sawada, Akira Takasaki played both the lines of bass and guitar on the album. In addition,...

composed by Akira Takasaki except "Everyone Lies" by Masayoshi Yamashita Loudness Masaki Yamada - lead and backing vocals Akira Takasaki - guitars, producer...

written by Loudness; all music is composed by Akira Takasaki Loudness Michael Vescera – vocals Akira Takasaki – guitars Masayoshi Yamashita – bass Munetaka...

Tusk of Jaguar is the debut solo studio album by Japanese guitarist Akira Takasaki, renowned for his contributions to the rock bands Loudness and Lazy...

Blackmore, Pat Travers, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker, Judas Priest, Akira Takasaki, Steve Clark, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, and The Ramones. On many occasions...

Niihara; all music is composed by Akira Takasaki, except where noted Loudness Minoru Niihara - vocals Akira Takasaki - guitars Masayoshi Yamashita - bass...

except where noted; all music is composed by Akira Takasaki Loudness Michael Vescera - vocals Akira Takasaki - guitars Masayoshi Yamashita - bass Munetaka...

Blackmore has been an influence on several 1980s guitarists such as Akira Takasaki, Fredrik Åkesson, Brett Garsed, Janick Gers, Paul Gilbert, Craig Goldy...

was recorded in 1995 at ESP Guitars rehearsal studio. All music by Akira Takasaki. Lyrics by Masaki Yamada, except songs 1,2,3,6 by Yamada and Stephan...

All tracks are written by Akira Takasaki, except where noted. All tracks are written by Minoru Niihara and Akira Takasaki, except where noted. "高崎晃 ×...

Niihara; all music is composed by Akira Takasaki, except where noted Loudness Minoru Niihara - vocals Akira Takasaki - guitars Masayoshi Yamashita - bass...

by Minoru Niihara; all music is composed by Akira Takasaki Loudness Minoru Niihara – vocals Akira Takasaki – guitars Masayoshi Yamashita – bass Munetaka...

band Loudness. It was released in 1998 only in Japan. All music by Akira Takasaki except "Babylon" by Hirotsugu Homma. All Lyrics by Masaki Yamada. "9...

and marks the full-length debut of drummer Masayuki Suzuki. Guitarist Akira Takasaki would later say King of Pain was focused on featuring Suzuki. The album...

features a roster of guest musicians, including Loudness guitarist Akira Takasaki, Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo, Act of Defiance guitarist Chris...

singer Mike Vescera. All music by Akira Takasaki, all lyrics by Minoru Niihara Loudness Minoru Niihara - vocals Akira Takasaki - guitars Masayoshi Yamashita...

of Albert (1990) Frederiksen/Phillips – Frederiksen/Phillips (1995) Akira Takasaki – Wa (1996) Honey – Paradise (1997) Paul Gilbert – King of Clubs (1998)...

lineup of guitarist Akira Takasaki, lead vocalist Masaki Yamada, bassist Naoto Shibata, and drummer Hirotsugu Homma before Takasaki reunited the original...