Metallica　

American quartet Metallica were one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the ’80s and ’90s, inspiring generations of rockers with their early thrash and later hard rock sounds before settli ..more

King & Prince　

Eric Clapton　

By the time Eric Clapton launched his solo career with the release of his self-titled debut album in mid-1970, he was long established as one of the world’s major rock stars due to his group affili ..more

Pink Floyd　

Some bands turn into shorthand for a certain sound or style, and Pink Floyd belongs among that elite group. The very name connotes something specific： an elastic, echoing, mind-bending sound that e ..more

Tatsuro Yamashita　

Momoiro Clover Z　

The Who　

Few rock ＆ roll bands were riddled with as many contradictions as the Who. All four members had wildly different personalities, as their notorious live performances demonstrated： Keith Moon fell ..more

Ryuichi Sakamoto　

Hinatazaka46　

Kanjani 8　

SixTONES　

Dong Bang Shin Ki　

Naniwa Danshi　

Hatsune Miku　

Deep Purple　

Deep Purple survived a seemingly endless series of lineup changes and a dramatic mid-career shift from grandiose progressive rock to ear-shattering heavy metal to emerge as a true institution of th ..more

Arashi　

Paul McCartney　

Out of all the former Beatles, Paul McCartney by far had the most successful solo career, maintaining a constant presence in the British and American charts during the ’70s and ’80s. In America ..more

EXILE　

Yumi Matsutoya (Yumi Arai)　

Shina Natsukawa