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Munetaka Higuchi
Born: 1958-12-24 - Died: 2008-11-30Cause of Death: Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Death Summary: Munetaka Higuchi was diagnosed with Hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, on April 14, 2008. On November 30, 2008 Munetaka died from his illness. He was 49 years old.
Who was Munetaka Higuchi : Higuchi was the drummer for Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.
From an early age Higuchi was considered an enormous talent. During his high school years he played in a total of seven bands, but wasn't satisfied with this. He wanted to focus all of his time and love of music on one band.
Higuchi formed the band Lazy with future Loudness bandmate, Akira Takasaki. Soon after their taste in music would take a turn for the more hard rock and heavy metal route, thus forming the band Loudness in 1981.
In addition to being in Loudness, Higuchi also had a semi-successful solo career.
Who was Munetaka Higuchi : Higuchi was the drummer for Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.
From an early age Higuchi was considered an enormous talent. During his high school years he played in a total of seven bands, but wasn't satisfied with this. He wanted to focus all of his time and love of music on one band.
Higuchi formed the band Lazy with future Loudness bandmate, Akira Takasaki. Soon after their taste in music would take a turn for the more hard rock and heavy metal route, thus forming the band Loudness in 1981.
In addition to being in Loudness, Higuchi also had a semi-successful solo career.
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Condolences to his family and Loudness members .You’ll always be remembered as one of the greatest drummer in this planet from my point of view . Sayonara !! MUNETAKA AND LOUDNESS ALWAYS BE MY INSPIRATION . THANKS FOR ALL THE MUSICS .
I’m sorry to hear this news. My sympathy to the Higuchi family and Loudness. Munetaka was a great drummer and inspiration!
Rest in peace brother Munetaka Higuchi. Condolences to ypur family.You inspired me as a drummer always. May Loudness stay strong.
Azizi
Singapore
you are our hero we will remember forever!!!rock on rock on japanese buddy rock on!!!!!!
I was shocked to hear of his passing… a truly gifted artist.
gomeifuku wo inorimasu! Rest in peace! Sayonara!
It just breakes my heart. We will miss you Munetaka. Too young to die…Loudness was my first heavy metal band. I was only 12 years old in 1986 and changed my life.Loudness opened the door and showed me the world. Here I am,that’s why I live in America now.My heart goes out to the Higuchi family. R.I.P Munetaka. Love you brother!
R.I.P.
Great drummer!!!!
You were an inspiration! Gonna miss ya drum brother! Rock it with Dimebag! D
RIP…The greatest japanese rock drummer ever. Condolenses to the family
Rip munetaka youl’ll always be with us through your music
Rip munetaka youl’ll always be with us through your music and and in our hearts
Rest in peace munetaka, you will live on through your music. And you will always be in our hearts. Thanks for being with me from my teen years to my adulthood.
Huge loss to Metal fans. Loudness was always in my tape player in the car, in a small town in upstate NY. Munetaka will be greatly remembered. Peace
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I will miss you Munetaka-San!Goodbye and thank you for the great and wonderful music. My all time favourite drummer!
Sad for the departure of Munetaka Higuchi, Loudness won’t be the same as before. Memories will remains forever. Asian best drummer. R.I.P
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