In May 1999, after quitting high school at the age of 17, Miyavi moved to Tokyo with only his guitar in hand. The following month, he joined the band Due' le quarts as guitarist. Though being the youngest member, he composed, wrote the lyrics, and arranged their songs. Later, in September 2002, the band broke up, and he made his solo debut the very next day. Miyavi held his first solo concert at the SHIBUYA KOUKAI DOU (Shibuya City Concert Hall) in April 2003. Then in June, Miyavi starred in the movie 'ORESAMA'. In October, he held his second solo concert at the HIBIYA YAGAI DAI ONGAKU DOU, (Hibiya City Open Air Music Hall) with backup band members such as PATA, from the band X JAPAN, SHINYA from the band LUNA SEA, Luke from the band SEIKIMATSU, and Chirolyn from Hide with Spread Beaver. Miyavi's last indies album 'Galyuu', positioned number 1 on the Japanese Oricon Indies Chart. In August 2004, he held his first fanclub event at the Tokyo Domeand held his last indies concert at the prestigious BUDOUKAN. In 2004, Miyavi was signed with Universal Music and made his major debut with the hit single 'ROCK NO GYAKUSHUU'. He then released the album 'MYV-POPS' in August 2006, which contains 7 consecutive top 10 hit singles. Miyavi held his 25th anniversary (birthday) concert 5 days in a row in September, collaborating with talented artist such as a beat boxer, tap dancer, wadaiko drummer (Traditional Japanese drums) and painter etc.

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