hide with Spread Beaver

hide, stylized either all lowercase or all uppercase, started performing with the band 'Saber Tiger.' He then joined X Japan and their rise to stardom before beginning his solo project, originally just under his name. He then added a permanent lineup and began performing as 'hide with Spread Beaver.'

The permanent lineup consisted of Die, Kaz, Ina, hide, Chirolyn, and Kiyoshi.