BAAD drummer, Arai Yasunori, has passed away

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Arai Yasunori, the drummer of the rock band BAAD, whose opening song “Kimi ga Suki to Sakeitai” of the anime “SLAM DUNK” was a big hit, passed away on May 22nd. he is 55 years old. It was announced on the official website on the 12th.

As reported on the site, “BAAD Arai Yasunori passed away on May 22, 2023 while he was undergoing medical treatment for some time. When the BAAD members ‘reunited’ for the first time in about 30 years, and it was decided that they would appear at the event on May 18, he strongly wished to participate, and he devoted himself to treatment. We have believed in a ‘reunion’, but due to the sudden news of his death, all the members and staff are still in a situation where they cannot accept the reality. The funeral and farewell ceremony will be held only by close relatives, and We apologize for the late notice, but please refrain from making individual inquiries or interviews with the bereaved family and his BAAD members”.

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