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Tomoaki Ishizuka (石塚智昭 Ishizuka Tomoaki), better known as Pata, was a guitarist in the Japanese rock band X Japan. He joined the band in 1987 and remained in it until its demise in 1997.

Pata was originally a studio guitarist whom X Japan used. They eventually requested that he join the band when they understood his obvious level of skill. This addition to the band dramatically helped since Pata and hide could both play synchronized; when one made a mistake so did the other.

Pata is well-known for his long, curly hair and his guitar skill. Pata usually seems sleepy, in stark contrast with hide's flamboyant performances. He is also fond of Jack Daniel's and can be seen sporting a Jack Daniel's shirt during several concerts and promotional videos. Pata seems to like cats as well; there are quite a few photoshoots that feature him posing with a domestic housecat.

He has released two solo albums, "Pata's 1st Solo Album" and "Raised on Rock", both starring American musicians.

As of 2003, Pata is working with Ra:IN, another Japanese band.

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