On May 2, 1998, Hideto Matsumoto, died aged 33. He was singer-songwriter, musician (guitar) and record producer. He was the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan, founding member of the band Zilch, and had a successful solo career. X Japan rose to prominence in the late 80s and early 90s, credited as founders of the Japanese visual kei movement. Hide was seen as an icon of the Japanese youth rebelling against the country’s conformist society, and his death was labeled “the end of an era”. More than 70,000 people attended his funeral on May 7th, with security of 100 police officers, 170 security guards, police boats and helicopters. 21 people were hospitalized for injuries caused by the massive crowd at the funeral.
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David Sylvian & Holger Czukay: Plight & Premonition
On March 1, 1988, “Venture” label released “Plight & Premonition”, the first of two collaborative albums by David Sylvian and Holger Czukay. It was recorded 1986 – 1987, at “Can Studio” in Cologne, Germany,, and was produced by David Sylvian and Holger Czukay.
Personnel:
- David Sylvian – electric guitar, keyboards, piano, vibraphone, harmonium
- Holger Czukay – organ, piano, shortwave radio, treatments
- Jaki Liebezeit– infra sound
- Karl Lippegaus– radio tuning
- Yuka Fujii – design, photography (assisted by Icon, London)
- Mekon – artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by David Sylvian and Holger Czukay.
- Plight (The Spiralling of Winter Ghosts)
- Premonition (Giant Empty Iron Vessel)
Rollins Band: Weight
On April 12, 1994, “Imago Records” released “Weight”, the fourth Rollins Band studio album. It was recorded 1993 – 1994, and was produced by Theo Van Rock.
Personnel:
- Henry Rollins– vocals
- Chris Haskett– guitar
- Melvin Gibbs– bass guitar
- Sim Cain– drums
- Peter Rave – recording
- Brant Scott – recording
- Rob Sieffert – recording
- David Bianco – mixing
- John Jackson – mixing
- Howie Weinberg– mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Henry Rollins, Sim Cain, Melvin Gibbs and Chris Haskett..
- Disconnect
- Fool
- Icon
- Civilized
- Divine Object of Hatred
- Liar
- Step Back
- Wrong Man
- Volume 4
- Tired
- Alien Blueprint
- Shine
Siouxsie and the Banshees: Join Hands
On September 7, 1979, “Polydor” label released “Join Hands”, the second Siouxsie and the Banshees studio album. It was recorded May – June 1979 at the “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Nils Stevenson and Mike Stavrou.
Personnel:
- Siouxsie Sioux– vocals, piano
- John McKay– guitar, saxophone
- Steven Severin– bass guitar
- Kenny Morris– drums, percussion
All lyrics by Siouxsie Sioux, except where noted, all music by Sioux, Steven Severin, John McKay, Kenny Morris, except where noted.
- Poppy Day
- Regal Zone
- Placebo Effect
- Icon
- Premature Burial
- Playground Twist
- Mother / Oh Mein Papa – Siouxie Sioux, John Turner, Siouxie and the Bnashees, Paul Burkhard
- The Lord’s Prayer – traditional, Siouxie Sioux
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