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Yoshiki Hails the ‘Power of Art’ Accepting Variety International Achievement in Music Award


Japanese artist Yoshiki saluted the 'power of art' as he accepted the Variety International Achievement in Music Award at Variety's Hitmakers Brunch.

Yoshiki, the Japanese star whose work blends pop, rock and classical music, saluted “the power of art” as he accepted the Variety International Achievement in Music Award at Variety Hitmakers presented by AFEELA on Dec. 8 in Hollywood. With pride, he noted that a few months before, he became the first Japanese artist honored with the addition of his hands and footprints to a cement slab outside the TCL Chinese Theatre. Rock and roll is dangerous, by the way — I had my third neck surgery from heavy head banging just several weeks ago.”

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