Hide with Spread Beaver - Members

Pata

Real Name: Ishizuka Tomoaki
Instrument: Guitar
Pata was not actually considered a member of Spread Beaver during its initial run and conception, due to having other projects and personal business to take care of during the proposed recording and touring time. However, he’s going in here anyway. A bandmate of hide’s from X Japan, Pata stuck by hide during the majority of his solo career, participating in studio recording and touring for his first two albums. After hide’s death, Pata joined the posthumous tour as a full time guitarist.
Current projects: Ra:IN, ex-Dope HEADz

I.N.A.

Real Name: Kazuhiko Inada
Instrument: Electronic percussion & programming Support member of X Japan, worked with hide all during his solo career, longtime friend, stage fright. Current projects: SONIC STORAGE, ex-Dope HEADz, remixing for Machine.

Chirolyn

Real Name: Watanabe Hiroshi
Instrument: Bass
Chirolyn was a member of a band called Hiroshi, and was kidnapped by hide to record his first solo album and then later tour with him. Chirolyn’s outlandish hair and dress styles and upbeat, silly personality endeared himself to fans and band members alike immediately. He had a short lived project entitled Chirolyn and the Angels on hide’s LEMONed Label. Chirolyn had several songs that he performed during hide concerts, the most well known being “Kimi wa Kawatchimatta”. He was also famous for his drag alter-ego, Chiroru.
Current projects: Madbeavers, support for Machine, support for AcQuA-E.P.

D.I.E.

Real Name: Nozawa Daijirou
Instrument: Keyboards
Another X Japan support musician who also worked with Zi:Kill, GLAY and many others, DIE was among the first people hide harvested for his solo project. DIE was very often Chirlyon’s partner in crime on and off stage, and is unfortunately well known for breaking his ankle while running away with Chirolyn’s bass. Not even that stopped him, however, and he continued to play and even do solo (vocal) numbers from his elaborately decorated wheel chair. Current projects: Solo work, support for Ra:IN, support for AcQuA-E.P.

Joe

Real Name: Miyawaki Satoshi
Instrument: Drums
Like Chirolyn and DIE, Joe participated in the recording and touring of hide’s early solo works, having previously been in the band Ziggy. His amazing talent and cheerful personality worked exceptionally well with the other members. Current projects: Madbeavers, support for Machine.

Kiyoshi

Real Name: Honma Kiyoshi
Instrument: Guitar
During the 1996 Psyence a Go Go tour, Kiyoshi was the new kid on the block, replacing support guitarist Ran, having (so we hear) met hide through their mutual bandmate (X Japan and Media Youth respectively), Heath. His trademark orange hair, outrageous neon clothing and constant high energy made him stand out even in this band. His relationship with hide ran hot and cold; the two fought often, especially after a few drinks, but were the best of friends when they were happy with each other. Current projects: Madbeavers, Machine, Lucy .

Kaz

Real Name: Iwaike Kaz
Instrument: Guitar
Pata’s break from the band left a role to be filled, and newcomer Kaz filled it well. Putting his band Oblivion Dust on hiatus to record with hide, Kaz was an initially shy but ultimately very talented addition to the band. Current projects: SONIC STORAGE, support for Hyde, ex-Spin Aqua, ex-Oblivion Dus.