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Presented by Live Nation (L-R-25-3202/L-R-22-1699). HOTEI is one of Japan's most celebrated guitarists, composers, and performers, with over 40 million albums sold throughout his career. He first rose to prominence as guitarist and co-founder of the legendary Japanese rock band BOØWY, before embarking on a successful solo career in 1988 with the album GUITARHYTHM, recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios. Internationally, HOTEI is best known for his iconic instrumental track "Battle Without Honor or Humanity", popularized by its inclusion in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. Throughout his career, he has collaborated and performed alongside music legends such as David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop, and Brian Setzer. Based in London since 2012, HOTEI continues to push musical boundaries, blending rock, electronic music, and cinematic influences with his signature guitar sound and electrifying live performances. In 2027, HOTEI will bring his unique musical world to audiences across Asia, Europe, and North America on his "GUITARHYTHM World Tour".