Person in history
Atsushi Sakurai
Atsushi Sakurai, singer from Japanese rock band Buck-Tick (born 1966)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · October 19
Their story
Who they were
Atsushi Sakurai was a Japanese musician. He was the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band Buck-Tick from 1985 until his death in 2023. Initially joining as their drummer in 1983, Sakurai fronted the band for 38 years and 23 studio albums, nearly all of which reached the top ten on Japan's Oricon chart. Sakurai and Buck-Tick are commonly credited as among the founders of the visual kei movement.
Why this date
Atsushi Sakurai appears on our October 19 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Atsushi Sakurai
When did Atsushi Sakurai die?
October 19 2023.
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