Hideto Matsumoto (松本 秀人, Matsumoto Hideto?, December 13, 1964–May 2, 1998), was a popular Japanese musician. More commonly known by his stage name Hide (pronounced /hi.de/, given in all-lowercase letters by the artist)
Birth name
Hideto Matsumoto
Born
December 13, 1964
Origin
Yokosuka, Japan
Died
May 2, 1998 (aged 33)
Genre(s)
Alternative rock, heavy metal, power metal, progressive metal
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)
Guitar
Years active
1981–1998
Label(s)
Sony, Lemoned Plant
Associated acts
X Japan, Zilch
Website
www.hide-city.com
Notable instrument(s)
Fernandes MG series (including several signiture variations)
