Atsushi Sakurai is the former lead singer of Japanese gothic visual kei band BUCK-TICK.

He passed on October 19, 2023, age 57. Half a year later, it does not feel real. I can't even bring myself to watch old BT materials without feeling down...

Though I did not have the pleasure of knowing Acchan personally, I have a deep admiration and respect for the work he did as a musician and artist, and as an icon of presenting one's truest self to the world.

BT info
Kiss Me Goodbye
the only live BT vid you'll ever need...

rest in peace 1966-2023