Pata (musician)
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Tomoaki Ishizuka, known exclusively by his stage name Pata, is a Japanese musician. He is best known as rhythm guitarist of the visual kei rock band X Japan. He joined the band in 1987, stayed with th
Pata in New York, 2014
Pata performing at Japan Expo in 2008
Pata formed the band Dope HEADz with Heath in 2000. (Both pictured with X Japan in 2014.)
Pata with his Ra:IN bandmate Michiaki in 2008
Rain (Japanese band)
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Ra:IN is a Japanese instrumental rock band. Formed in 2002 by guitarist Pata, bassist Michiaki and drummer Tetsu, the group is signed to the Danger Crue label. The only things that the musicians decid
Pata (musician)
…and former Spread Beaver programmer I.N.A. Both projects released two studio albums before ceasing activity. Pata then formed the instrumental band Ra:IN in 2002, which still tours extensively to this day. In 2018, readers and professional musicians voted Pata the ninth best guitarist in the history of…
Ra:IN at Japan Expo in Paris, 2009.
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