"Raiden Rising: Akira Takasaki Autobiography" Highlights include approximately 24 pages of valuable photos of his beloved guitars, amps, and effects boards. The photos are larger than in the paperback, making them easier to see. *With obi (sleeve) Cover: Good condition. Pages: No tears or folds. Writing: None. The condition is generally good, but please consider that this is a used item. "Raiden Rising: Akira Takasaki Autobiography" Yuichi Masuda LOUDNESS 35th Anniversary Special Project! The first autobiography telling the story of Akira Takasaki's life. Akira Takasaki is the most well-known Japanese rock guitarist in the world. While the overseas expansion of BABYMETAL, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and others is a hot topic, the current music scene might have been different if this band hadn't achieved success in the United States 30 years ago, in the 1980s. LOUDNESS, which entered the US Top 100 charts, performed on the stage of Madison Square Garden, and continues to be active energetically while overcoming numerous rough patches. The guitarist Akira Takasaki has led that legendary rock band. At the time of LOUDNESS's 35th anniversary, Takasaki's first autobiography will be released. He gained attention for his outstanding technique since his student days, debuted as the idol band LAZY in his teens, and after releasing numerous hits, formed LOUDNESS, pursuing his unique heavy metal and advancing into America. The unknown life of Akira Takasaki, the most famous Japanese guitarist still respected by top guitarists around the world, including Paul Gilbert and Dave Mustaine, is told for the first time! 【CONTENTS】 ■ Genius Guitar Boy ~ Debut with the idol band LAZY ■ Formation of LOUDNESS ~ Creation of heavy metal that connects to the world ■ 80s Rapid Advance ~ Light and Shadow of Advancing into America ■ Revival in 2000 with the original members, the will of Munetaka Higuchi ■ Solo activities, endless creative desire ■ His current state of mind, moving towards the world again ■ Decisive Moment! Live Photo Archive ■ Beloved Guitar Collection from treasured vintage to legendary instruments"