Dragon Ash Bassist IKÜZÖNE Passes Away

Dragon Ash bassist Ikuzo "IKÜZÖNE" Baba passed away on April 21st due to acute heart failure. He was discovered by his family in his home studio and rushed to hospital, but was pronounced dead at 10:55pm. He was 46.

A private funeral was held for family members, and the members of Dragon Ash have posted comments in tribute to Baba on their homepage.

Baba had taken some time off from Dragon Ash in 2011 because of struggles with radial nerve palsy, but made his triumphant return to the band for 2011's COUNTDOWN LIVE and was eager to get back to work.

A talented musician and flamboyant performer with a style completely his own, he will be sorely missed.