Popular Japanese rock band Luna Sea’s drummer, who glided by the title of Shinya, has died after battling sickness for years, its official web site stated Monday. He was 56.
A local of Kanagawa Prefecture, Shinya shaped a band with a highschool good friend, a guitarist now often called Sugizo. The two, together with different members resembling vocalist Ryuichi Kawamura, later teamed up as Luna Sea.
The 5 started stay performances in 1989 earlier than making a major-label debut in 1992. Shinya was recognized for his highly effective low-end sound and elaborate stay stunts, together with performing with a drum set that rotated 360 levels.
He carried on with stay performances even after being recognized with stage 4 colorectal most cancers in 2020. He introduced in September final yr {that a} mind tumor had been discovered and he died on Feb 17, in response to the band’s web site.
“Shinya believed more strongly than anyone that ‘the five of us will return to stage once more,'” the opposite band members stated in a press release. “His unyielding spirit and his radiant, sun-like smile had been a source of hope for his fellow band members and our entire staff.”
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