anieresus 270 Posted July 17, 2011 From xplosion-online As reported by several japanese news websites, Taiji passed away today.He had been in the hospital's intensive care station since July 14th after trying to commit suicide, according to some newspapers he was unconscious till then. We are too shocked to find the right words right and and until there is an confirmation by his management we still have a bit of hope left. Our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Also he faced several charges in the United States for an accident that occurred on a flight from Japan to Saipan... Source: Kyodo News & Yahoo Japan May he rest in piece... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chinaka 0 Posted July 17, 2011 Sadly it seems to be true. Ex-bassist of X JAPAN, TAIJI, passed away if we could believe all the tweets of japanese artists. Rumours say that it was suicide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asakusa 95 Posted July 17, 2011 whaa... I don't even... I have no words, sir. ... edit: i've been checking the nets and it seems to be true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asakusa 95 Posted July 17, 2011 like i said before, I'm speechless... you know? I grew up with X JAPAN and Malice Mizer... they where the first bands that introduced me in the vk world... this is... I don't... seriously, I'm pretty shocked... well, I believe that hide got tired of playing guitar all by himself and wanted to do a duo with taiji for God's ears... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neon 6 Posted July 17, 2011 Oh damn , rest in piece man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted July 17, 2011 I'm speechless. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
X-Marc 7 Posted July 17, 2011 wow what! no way! this is really really bad news! may he rest in peace! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted July 17, 2011 JAME says that he was arrested on Monday due to kicking a plane stuert ( idk if that's the right word. Sorry for bad engyrishy ) and rushed to a hospital some time after because he tried to hang himself while in prison ( or it might be due to something else, but as far as i know, it was because of the hanging ). This news was reported before he died, so guess we'll get to know more soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted July 17, 2011 My favorite X member... (the best member imho) RIP bro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted July 17, 2011 May he rest in peace. He was always my favorite bassist from X. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clow_eriol 240 Posted July 17, 2011 I'm speechless. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gyakutai 12 Posted July 17, 2011 I didn't grow up with them. I was too young. But still, RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 17, 2011 May he RIP. This (plus the endless rain) has put a downer on the weekend, but I guess the phantom of guilt from the plane incident was too much for him. He's up there with Hide now, another desperate angel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted July 17, 2011 may he rest in peace...I'm speechless now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takadanobabaalien 3607 Posted July 17, 2011 I don't know what to say... It was expected to happend soon, but still... fuck, I am so sad... R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bakteeri 7 Posted July 17, 2011 RIP, dude. You were the greatest bassist in the history of Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted July 17, 2011 rest in peace. sends my love to Zeus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Licio123 181 Posted July 17, 2011 Really sad... RIP =( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iSin-Sama 4 Posted July 17, 2011 I'm speechless. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jurideluhi 6 Posted July 17, 2011 May he rest in peace.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Des 289 Posted July 17, 2011 No fucking way... He was one of the most bad-ass bassists around and a very talented songwriter too during the X time. And he seemed like a very nice guy. Loved his performance with X Japan in the Yokohama concert as special guest. This is horrible news. At least he will be immortal through his music and stage presence... R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wonrei 108 Posted July 17, 2011 Such a badass bassist...Rip,Taiji. Seems his life wasn't really nice after he left X... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanethVarosa 1209 Posted July 17, 2011 RIP Taiji, that's really sad, he was very talented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wonrei 108 Posted July 17, 2011 http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory. ... 1126&cat=1 A Department of Public Health staff separately said that Sawada had been on life support at the intensive care unit after he became brain dead. Sawada's family made the decision to unhook the life support system, the staff said. That's pretty sad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
