Starting from the fusion boom of the 1980s, Masayoshi Takanaka, who continues to be loved by countless guitar fans, returns to the Billboard Live stage. In 1971, he made his professional debut after being invited by Tsunoda Hiro and the late Shigeru Naruke, and in 1976 he debuted solo with the album SEYCHELLES. With his distinctive phrasing and memorable melodic sense, he sparked the “TAKANAKA Boom.” The videos for his early best-of, ALL OF ME (1979), have each surpassed several million views, and Rainbow Legend remains a monumental work in the history of Japanese instrumental music, loved around the world. Don’t miss the early-spring Billboard Live performances, where he’ll don his signature flashy suit and showcase his seasoned guitar playing.