Taiji Sawada (ex-X Japan, Loudness)

[sLapshock]

Anyone knows this terribly talented asian musician. Known as one of the best guitarist in Japanese heavy metal scene. Plays together with X before he quit in 1992 and join Loudness. His bassline in Sadistic Desire, Celebration, Silent Jealousy and Weekend is terribly incredible. Damn creative and talented!

 

[Wildside]

I liked Loudness a lot back in the day. Their guitar player takasaki was real cool, one song he'd play yngwie classical sounding licks and the next it would be some george lynch tapping stuff...great player.