Yoshiki, composer, pianist, drummer and bandleader of one of the biggest global bands X JAPAN participated in the Grammy Foundation® and MusiCares® second annual Charitybuzz VIP experience auction. Yoshiki’s VIP fan experience was originally to be awarded to just one bidder, but in an effort to maximize fundraising and recognize the generosity of his fans, he ultimately decided to award the two highest bidders. They each won an individual, private dinner with the iconic rocker and helped raise a record $62,000 for the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. Yoshiki’s VIP fan experience was part of an incredible range of artists who participated including, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes all tobenefit programs and services of the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares.

Yoshiki is known to support philanthropic efforts backing various causes from earthquake relief to music education via Yoshiki Foundation America 501(c)(3). Yoshiki’s VIP experience will benefit MusiCares, which provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. To learn more about MusiCares visit www.musicares.org. ‘)}