L'Arc-en-Ciel is an iconic Japanese rock band formed in Osaka in 1991 by bassist Tetsuya and lead vocalist Hyde, alongside guitarist Ken and drummer Yukihiro. Pioneering the visual kei and J-Rock movement, the band has sold over 40 million records worldwide and became the first Japanese act to headline Madison Square Garden.
Their monumental discography includes global anime and rock classics such as 'Ready Steady Go' (Fullmetal Alchemist), 'Driver's High' (GTO), 'Honey', 'Niji', 'Blurry Eyes', and 'Hitomi no Juunin'. Ken's intricate, arpeggiated guitar chords and melodic solos are essential study material for rock guitarists globally.
L'Arc-en-Ciel is an iconic Japanese rock band formed in Osaka in 1991 by bassist Tetsuya and lead vocalist Hyde, alongside guitarist Ken and drummer Yukihiro. Pioneering the visual kei and J-Rock movement, the band has sold over 40 million records worldwide and became the first Japanese act to headline Madison Square Garden.
Their monumental discography includes global anime and rock classics such as 'Ready Steady Go' (Fullmetal Alchemist), 'Driver's High' (GTO), 'Honey', 'Niji', 'Blurry Eyes', and 'Hitomi no Juunin'. Ken's intricate, arpeggiated guitar chords and melodic solos are essential study material for rock guitarists globally.
