Sad news in the punk community today: Akira Tsuneoka, drummer of Japanese punk vets Hi-Standard, has passed away at age 51. The band writes: Dear fans and friends, With deep and profound sadness, we ...

Akira Tsuneoka, founding member of and drummer for Japanese punk band Hi-STANDARD, has passed away. He was 51 years old. The band announced his passing in a statement on Facebook which reads, With ...

All proceeds from the 7-inch picture disc will be donated to Tsuneoka's family. By Billboard Japan Japanese punk rockers Hi-STANDARD announced that their new single “I’M A RAT,” released digitally ...

“Dear fans and friends. With deep and profound sadness, we inform you of the untimely passing of our beloved friend and drummer Akria Tsuneoka of Hi-STANDARD. His music and spirit will live on in our ...