Godai guitarist Takami Asano died on May 12, 22:35
Takami Asano, who was a guitarist in the popular band "Godaigo" known for hit songs such as "Gandara" and "Monkey Magic", died on the 12th. I was 68 years old.
Mr. Asano is from Tokyo and started playing music when he was 16 years old, and in 1975 he joined the predecessor of the rock band "Godaigo" as a guitarist.
"Godaigo" made its debut the following year, and became a popular band with hit songs that are still popular today, such as the theme songs of the TV drama "Gandara", "Monkey Magic", and "Galaxy Express 999".
Asano continued his musical activities even after the band disbanded in 1985, and joined the reunion of "Godaigo" in 2006 in parallel with his band.
I updated my Facebook on 9th of this month and commented on the spread of the new coronavirus infection, such as "Let's stay STAY HOME without infection! Let's meet again with a smile!"
According to his office, Asano-san died on the 12th from his home in Tokyo by emergency transportation to a hospital.
I was 68 years old.
"Sad and unable to finish" Godaigo members mourn
Regarding the death of Mr. Takami Asano, Ms. Yoshino, the leader of "Godaigo," said, "I had the longest relationship among the members of Godaigo. A word of sadness. It's really hard, "he said.
In addition, vocalist Yukihide Takekawa updated his blog and said, "Our important friend, guitarist Asano-san, died. I just talked over the phone two weeks ago. He was an almighty guitarist who played the guitar right away and he was a delightful companion. I want to pray for life. "