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[Paradroid]

KOJI TANO 1961 - 2005

We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Koji Tano (MSBR/Magmax), who died on the morning of 31 July 2005 (Japanese time) at the age of 44. A great man and a great musician. RIP.

http://www.auralpressure.com/

[Toxxiq]

KOJI TANO 1961 - 2005

We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Koji Tano (MSBR/Magmax), who died on the morning of 31 July 2005 (Japanese time) at the age of 44. A great man and a great musician. RIP.

http://www.auralpressure.com/

Grad' noch im Februar live gesehen

[a.nienie]

[A.E. Neumann]

Das ist dann doch sehr schnell gegangen. Leider erwischt es es immer die netten und guten zu früh.



Grüße
J.

[AA]

Bin doch ziemlich betroffen
Ein sehr netter Mensch und immer hilfsbereit... ganz zu schweigen von den tollen Krach den er fabriziert hat...
Weiss jemanden etwas genaues zu der Todesursache?

[WaD]

[quote="AA"]Weiss jemanden etwas genaues zu der Todesursache?
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:[/quote]

soweit ich informiert bin an krebs.

[EF]

schade

[Schmerzsucht]

Ja, sehr schade und traurig das ein Meister des Faches gestorben ist!

[white room]

Bullshit.


Seit dem Tod meiner Frau bemerke ich erst, wieviele Leute in diesem Alter schon an Krebs sterben. Das ist mir zuvor nicht aufgefallen.

Wenigstens musste er nicht so lange rumleiden, man hats ja wohl erst vor ein paar Wochen festgestellt. *schwachertrost*

[Ulbricht]

Ach verdammt...

[A.E. Neumann]

Für jeden dens interesiert ein Rundbrief von Lasse Marhaug:


Totally moving letter from Lasse Marhaug that fills in some blanks and renders ample hommage to the man:

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Dear friends,

unless you have already heard, I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news:

Our friend Koji Tano died yesterday, sunday july 31st.

My information is limited, but what I know is that Koji was diagnosed with stomach cancer in may, but after surgery the doctors could only conclude it was too late, the cancer had spread too far, and he was given maximum a year left to live. It lasted only two months.

Koji did more in his short time (I belive he was only 43) than most of us can hope for in a full lifetime. He had many friends around the world. As an organizer of shows and tours in Japan he was the key to almost everyone in the noise/experimental community coming to Japan. He seemed tireless, as he was constantly networking and helping people out (myself included).

As a musican Koji made a name for himself with his project MSBR, with countless releases and tours all over the world. (On his tours he always took with him younger acts, giving them exposure). Koji also launched the first extensive website for noise music, up and running in 1996. He published a magazine, ran an online mailorder, booked shows and tours, ran several labels, and in the last two years had his own store in Tokyo. His dedication and support for the music he loved was something extraordinary and his passing leaves a huge void in the noise scene.

I have been corresponding with Koji for over ten years and met him in person on a handful of occations. This april I was in Japan, touring with John Hegre and John Sharp. During our time in Tokyo we stayed at his apartment, Koji sleeping on the livingroom floor, insisting we use his bedroom. He guided us around and made sure our stay was the best it could be. I belive the show he set up with us at Shibuya O-nest on April 16th was not only the last show he ever set up, but also his last MSBR concert performance.

Usually when people pass away people remember the good stuff, but I can honestly say I've never heard anybody say a single bad word of Koji. He was, simply, a hero. Rest in peace Koji, we will miss you.

My condolences to Koji's close friends and family.

Lasse Marhaug
August 1st 2005

[SCHRUMBLDID]

Möge seine Seele friedlich zum Ursprungszustande zurückgeführt werden oder als neuer geliebter Krachstern in dieses Dasein zurückkehren und neue Generationen beglücken

Danke für Collapseland, Holy mountain elektronixx & Co.....

[L.White]

erst im letzten Jahr Heiner Gehring von SRP, nun Koji Tano von MSBR - wo soll das noch hinführen!?

[MK]

Ach, Heiner auch? Wußte ich gar nicht...

Wirklich schade um Koji, habe ihn als extrem freundlichen und aktiven Zeitgenossen in Erinnerung.

[MK]

Hatten schon Wetten laufen wie lange es wohl dauern wird mit einem Tribute...