Pata

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pata
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Nov 4, 1965(1965-11-04)
Age	59
Birthplace	Chiba
Country	Japan
Birth City	Chiba Prefecture
Horoscope	Scorpio

Pata Biography

Pata is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on November 4, 1965 in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Japanese guitarist, best well-known as the rhythm guitar in the hard metal group X Japan. Also, he is famous for his involvement in the projects he has been involved with, NoB and Ra:IN.

He is a longtime bandmate along with the bass player He is longtime bandmates with bassist Hiroshi Morie in X Japan. in the band X Japan.

Tomoaki Ishizuka (Japanese: 石塚 智昭 , Hepburn: Ishizuka Tomoaki, born November 4, 1965 in Chiba) , known exclusively by his stage name Pata, is a Japanese musician. He is the rhythm guitarist for the visual kei rock band X Japan. He joined the band in 1987, stayed with them until their dissolution in 1997 and rejoined when the band started a comeback in 2007.

Little is known about Pata’s early years as he tends to keep his past and personal life to himself. He taught himself to play guitar on a Fender Stratocaster. He formed his first band in 1980, and two years later created the band Black Rose, later known as Judy, but chose to disband it in 1985 or

1986. Prior to disbanding, Yoshiki filled in on drums at several performances. Pata actually asked Yoshiki to join Judy, as at the time X Japan was going through member changes, but he declined. According to Yoko of United, Pata was a roadie for brief X member Hally and used Hally’s guitar when he joined X himself.

The real name of his father is Tomoaki Ishizuka.

Pata Net Worth

Pata is one of the richest Guitarist from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pata 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He’s self-taught and mastered how to play the guitar using an Fender Stratocaster. He started his first band in the year 1980.

He is the sole person in X Japan who uses American instruments.

Pata is noted as the only member of X Japan who plays American-made instruments, almost always seen playing a vintage Gibson Les Paul; most often a yellow 1959 Les Paul Standard in the past. However, more recently he uses a 1955 goldtop that is now rubbed down to the wood, earning it the nickname “Hage” (ハゲ , “Bald”) , or a black 1972 Les Paul Custom. In addition to his lineup of Les Pauls, Pata sometimes utilizes a Gibson EDS-1275 double neck guitar and earlier in his career, a rare 1958 Gibson Explorer was used occasionally. He had a signature model based on the Explorer with Japanese Gibson replica maker Burny, the EX-85P.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Pata height Not available right now. Pata weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Pata Dating?

According to our records, Pata is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Pata’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2003, Pata played live support for Miyavi at a couple of his concerts, along with former Spread Beaver bassist Chirolyn, Seikima-II guitarist Luke Takamura and Luna Sea drummer Shinya. In 2005, Pata appeared on Nanase Aikawa’s album R.U.O.K.?!, as did DIE, Shinya, Dead End bassist Crazy Cool Joe and former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman, they all supported her on the album’s tour.

Facts & Trivia

Pata Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Pata celebrates birthday on November 4 of every year.

The same year he formed the instrumental rock band Ra:IN (standing for “Rock and Inspiration”), with bassist Michiaki and drummer Tetsu (he later having previously played with him in P.A.F.). In 2007, after three albums, former Spread Beaver member DIE joined Ra:IN as keyboardist. They tour extensively, having performed quite a few overseas shows, including a lengthy European tour in 2009.

Is Pata Pata real?

Charts (1967)Peak position
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What language is Pata Pata in?

Meaning “touch touch” in the Xhosa language, “Pata Pata” was written by Grammy-winning singer Miriam Makeba who named it after a dance move popular in Johannesburg at the time.

Who was Miriam Makeba's husband?

Husband

Where is Miriam Makeba now?

Makeba married the American Black activist Stokely Carmichael in 1968 (divorced 1979), a circumstance that led to the decline of her career in the United States. She relocated with Carmichael to Africa, settled in Guinea, and then moved to Belgium , continuing to record and tour in Africa and Europe.

Is Parapata real?

Q’orianka Kilcher stars in ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold. ‘ Courtesy of Paramount Pictures. The scene between Dora and Kawillaka takes place in the fictional city of Parapata , which Mendoza-Mori said is based on the El Dorado legend.