BUCK-TICK NEWS
Imai-San’s Comment
November 8th, 2023
Originally posted in October 24th, 2023
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永遠に5人でバンドをやれると思って いました。
でも、そんなコトは、 「不可能」 ということも最初か ら、わかっていました。
いつか、こんな日が来ることもわかっていました。
ずっと、あっちゃんの横でギターを弾いていたかっ た。
ま、 でもね。
続けるからね♪
✌🏻大丈夫
I thought we could keep doing this band with the five of us for eternity.
But, from the beginning, I knew that kind of thing wasn’t possible.
I knew this day would come, someday.
I wanted to play guitar by A-chan’s side forever.
But, it can’t be so.
I’ll continue on♪
✌🏻It’ll be ok
Important Announcement
November 7th, 2023
Original Announcement made on October 24th, 2023
To our dear fans,
BUCK-TICK’s vocalist Sakurai Atsushi, who was beloved by many fans, was suddenly rushed to the hospital during a concert at KT Zepp Yokohama due to poor health.
On October 19th, 2023 at 11:09 PM, he passed away due to a brainstem hemorrhage.
He left us far too soon at the age of only 57.
In accordance with the wishes of his family, the funeral service was held as a private affair with his close relatives.
We deeply apologize for the delay in the announcement of this news after the funeral.
While praying for the soul of the deceased, we would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest condolences.
Please note that we politely decline any calls, incense offerings, telegrams, flowers, or other expressions of condolences.
We ask for your understanding.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the debut of BUCK-TICK, and Sakurai has been actively involved in his work, Concluding his 35th anniversary in his hometown at the Gunma Music Center in September.
A concert was held and we were looking ahead to our 36th year, so there are many feelings of disbelief at this sudden tragedy. The band and staff are in a state of confusion, and the depth of their sadness cannot be described in words.
We plan hold a memorial service for fans at a later date.
In regards to upcoming concerts that have been announced, we would like to express our gratitude and and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to the fans and organizers.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone, fan or otherwise, who has supported Sakurai Atsushi throughout his career.
October 24th, 2023
BANKER L.T.D.
BUCK-TICK
