"Tomoyasu Hotei (•z‘Ü “Ð‘× , born February 1, 1962 in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture) is a Japanese musician, guitarist and actor."

"At 190 cm (6 foot, 3 inches), Tomoyasu Hotei is one of the most intimidating people in the Japanese music world. This image has also been put to good use when casting him as the villain in movies and TV commercials, most notably as the sinister man in black chasing Masatoshi Nagase in the Boss coffee ads. Over a long musical career as a guitarist with one of Japanfs legendary rock bands, guest artist and solo performer, he has developed a worldwide reputation as Japanfs premier axeman and has sold over 25 million albums. Possessing strong skills as both a guitarist and songwriter, he has played in various configurations and styles, but has always been a rocker at heart."

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