Pata (musician)
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Tomoaki Ishizuka | |
| Also known as | Pata | |
| Born | November 4, 1965 (age 41) | |
| Origin |  Chiba, Japan |
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| Genre(s) | Rock, heavy metal | |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, songwriter | |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar | |
| Years active | 1980s – present | |
| Associated acts |
Dope Headz, Ra:In, X Japan | |
| Website | www.rain-web.com | |
Tomoaki Ishizuka (石塚 智昭 Ishizuka Tomoaki?, born November 4, 1965 in Chiba, Japan), better known under is stage name "Pata", is a musician and songwriter and was formerly featured on rhythm guitar in the popular Japanese band X Japan. He joined the group in the 1980s and stayed with it until its dissolution in 1997.
After the breakup he released two solo albums (Pata's 1st Solo Album and Raised on Rock) and founded Dope Headz with fellow X Japan bassist Heath and Hide with Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A. in 2001. The Group ceased activity after two albums. Since then, Pata has joined Ra:In ("rock and inspiration", pronounced /ˈɹɑ ɪn/ ). He played unplugged in the Simple Life Music Festival in Taiwan on December 2, 2006 with Taiwanese pop star Faith Yang.[citation needed]
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| X Japan |
| Members |
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| Toshi | Hide | Pata | Heath | Yoshiki | Taiji |
| Discography |
| Studio albums: Vanishing Vision | Blue Blood | Jealousy | Art of Life | Dahlia |
| Singles: I'll Kill You | Orgasm | Kurenai | Endless Rain | Week End | Silent Jealousy | Standing Sex | Say Anything | Tears | Rusty Nail | Longing | Forever Love | Crucify My Love | Dahlia | Scars | The Last Song |
| Related articles |
| Extasy Records | Hide with Spread Beaver | Violet UK |
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