Tomoyasu Hotei

Is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer, record producer and actor. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Hotei claims record sales of over 40 million copies and has collaborated with acclaimed artists from around the world. Hotei first rose to prominence in the 1980s as the guitarist for Boøwy, one of Japan's most popular rock bands, before starting a solo career.

• Known ForSound
• Born1 February 1962 (age 63)
• Place of BirthTakasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan