X Japan's Yoshiki Makes History With Entertainment Community Fund Medal Of Honor For Music And Philanthropy - That Eric Alper
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Most rock stars are happy to master one instrument. Yoshiki built an international career playing two that couldn’t be more different, pounding through heavy metal songs behind a drum kit and sitting at a grand piano to perform sweeping classical compositions. Now the founder of X Japan has made history as the first Asian recipient of the Entertainment Community Fund Medal of Honor, recognizing a career that has carried Japanese rock onto international stages while turning musical success into meaningful support for people in need.
The honour, presented at the Entertainment Community Fund’s annual gala in New York City, recognizes individuals whose contributions have enriched the global arts community. Its history stretches back to 1910, when the inaugural medal was presented to U. S. President William Howard Taft.
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