Pata (musician)
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Tomoaki Ishizuka (Japanese: 石塚 智昭, Hepburn: Ishizuka Tomoaki, born November 4, 1965, in Chiba), known exclusively by his stage name Pata, is a Japanese musician. He is best known as rhythm guitarist of the visual kei rock band X Japan. He joined the band in 1987, stayed with them until their dissolution in 1997, and rejoined when the band reunited in 2007.
Pata 石塚 智昭 | |||||
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Birth name | Tomoaki Ishizuka | ||||
Born | (1965-11-04) November 4, 1965 (age 58) Chiba, Japan | ||||
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Occupation(s) | Musician | ||||
Instrument(s) | Guitar | ||||
Years active | 1980–present | ||||
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Website | pata-official.com | ||||
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Kanji | 石塚 智昭 | ||||
Hiragana | いしづか ともあき | ||||
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A year after their breakup, he formed the short-lived duo P.A.F. with singer NoB and created the band Dope HEADz with X Japan bassist Heath and former Spread Beaver percussionist/programmer I.N.A. in 2000. Right after they ceased activity, Pata formed the instrumental band Ra:IN in 2002, which still tours extensively to this day.
His stage name is taken from the manga Patalliro!, as he was said to resemble the title character.[1]