Yoshiki Hayashi

Pretty much makes X Japan from being a descent band to an awesome l, very influentional band. Gotta love his skills!

This man used to drum so hard he would break his wrists. Yoshiki rocks!

I can't even describe the way he play it. It's just... AWESOME!!!

You have to give the man props for his musical accomplishments.

check out his 4 drum solos in a row at the SKIN live on youtube and you will understand.

Faster than most, and to those who are faster than him, he has far more control and they do. Always finds the perfect way to make the drums of a song complete.

Yoshiki is brilliant songwriter,musishian ,piano player and BEST IN THE WORLD drammer. Hi's soo fast,he is fool of power and strange, and first thing-he is a SO NICE PERSON! He is just wonderfool!!!! He is idol of many people and my lovely person # 1!
He 'll alwais stay on top!

Drummer, pianist, composer, producer, lyricist, this man is amazing at anything he does. If you DIDN'T vote for him, you've probably never heard him. (Or you're a a REALLY obsessive Dir en grey fan. Either one.)

Name a single person who can rival Yoshiki's drumming!

He's the godfather. he's the one that would tell you to take the canolli. It's because of him and X Japan that JRock is what it is today. He is full of passion for everything that he does. One can't help but admire him.
...And his skills on the drums aren't exactly bad either. ;)

Very very genius...

The best songwriter, drummer, and pianist in Asia...

He's also the most talented people in the world ^^

crazy guy, can't compare. I always find his music so emotional, and his drumming is just incomparable. Now that the group X Japn is reforming, I think the world will now have a taste of their music. AND They are releasing a single to go along with SAW4 movie original soundtrack. Go and listen. You will be blown away.

Yoshiki is one of the best drummers in rock music. Not only that, he's made Japanese rock what it is today and he's so hot ♥ LOVE YOU YOSHIKI!!!!

Yoshiki is the greatest drummer so far I know. The very powerful factor I luv from his drum play is so many feelings poured into it. As for technique, he is unquestionable already. The great musician is the one able to bring the listeners into their world, drifting them to his emotion & mind.
Yoshiki is just... awesome.
I can't wait for X Japan to rock the world, go more international and be recognized by at least 2/3 of the world's population :P

He is not in 1st top list because of he's not American or American popular, because ppl is racist, because with no doubt he is the best. He beats like drumms are his own heartbeatings, the feeling is intense and no lack of technical. Shame he hasn't been enough recognized.

He is a miracle!

littlelove

Never heard Yoshiki Hayashi? OMG you should listen, and watch his show or concert with his band X Japan. His drum skill is kicking ass! So far I haven't know who can beat his speed, skill and stamina behind that drum sets. HE DESERVES TO BE NUMBER ONE!

Alternated_Lost_Devil

Yoshiki...

the genius drummer & pianist from Japan

u should listen & watch his skill

riznesia

he's a living legend~~~

kurenai_tenshi

Yoshiki Hayashi... a composer, pianist, drummer, band leader and music producer who puts his life on stake for the sake of his music. He put his passion, aggression, soul and emotions utterly into every piece of music he plays.
No other artist is as brave as him, putting his music beyond his own limit, with the music itself, undoubtedly breathtaking, deep, beautiful, as dark as a devil's sin and as serene as an angel's heart.
He injured his own neck and wrist during the drumplay, and yet didn't stop him on playing like a beast once he's seated behind the set.

kurotenshi

Yoshiki has fueled X Japan and reunited it after the loss of their lead guitarist, Hideto Matsumoto. Yoshiki has kept X Japan one of the best, if not the best, bands of all time alive.
Yoshiki has played the drums so enthusiastically and awesomely that he has even messed up his back. Even though this is tragic it shows his devotion to his band and music.

mrpawn

yoshiki is my drum hero! just thay way he plays drums... its just too cool I dident think he would be number one on this list but it dasent seprise me that much I was shor he would be in the top 10! but number 1=O yoshiki.. you rock!

gabi326jjk

The perfect drummer.
Speed, Stamina, Rhytm and passion.

AresRed

He is the best drummer!!
Moreover, He is the best pianist
I love all of his project!
He's very cool!

konatsu

He is my hero.The best drum in the world.

gziffra

Foever love... from Thailand.
The best drummer in the world.

gziffra

No wonder >w<
No one can beat you YOSHIKI!

We are X!

kmecal

You are the best.

gziffra

He is just the BeSt!

Xxgrplayer

he's awesome. neil peart should be number 2! I don't know why the hell 30 seconds to mars is up here.

lilballa3474