Hyde
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About
Vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter who became popular for his solo work and for being the frontman of L'Arc~en~Ciel and Vamps. Over 60 of his singles have placed in the top 10 on the Japanese Oricon Music Charts.
Before Fame
He was born Hideto Takarai and originally aspired to become a guitarist, but he instead became best known as a vocalist.
Trivia
In addition to singing and playing the guitar, he can also play the keyboards, saxophone, and harmonica. He has performed over a dozen sell-out shows throughout the course of his career.
Family Life
He married Megumi Ooishi on December 25, 2000, and they had a child in 2003.
Associated With
Being an avid admirer of Marilyn Manson and his music, he once did a cover of Manson's version of the Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams."
