Toshimitsu Deyama nickname(s):
Toshi
Toshimitsu Deyama date of birth:
October 10, 1965
How old is Toshimitsu Deyama?
59
Where was Toshimitsu Deyama born?
Tateyama, Chiba, Japan
What is Toshimitsu Deyama's occupation?
Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer
What genre is Toshimitsu Deyama's work?
Rock, heavy metal, pop
What instruments does Toshimitsu Deyama play?
Vocals, guitar, piano
Short Biography
Toshimitsu Deyama (出山利三, Deyama Toshimitsu, born October 10, 1965 in Tateyama, Chiba), known exclusively by his stage name Toshi, is a Japanese singer and songwriter. He is best known as lead vocalist and co-founder of the heavy metal band X Japan, which disbanded in 1997. Toshi then went on to have an extensive solo career. In 2007, X Japan reunited and began an ongoing world tour in 2010. His distinctive, impassioned tenor vocals have been compared to those of Steve Perry.