Hide, born Matsumoto Hideto, was born on the date of December 13, 1964 in Yokosuka, Kangawa (in Japan). His blood type is AB. Going by his birthdate we can safely assume that Hide's astrological sign whould be that of Sagittarius, the archer. He was a member of the former band X-Japan (X-Japan FOREVER!!). In the band Hide played the lead guitar, of a Burny MG Custom type. Hide died on May 2, 1998 by suicide.