CDJapan : RIP Atsushi Sakurai of BUCK-TICK

Atsushi Sakurai was the vocalist of the rock band Buck-Tick since 1985, previously being their drummer from 1983.

Throughout Buck-Tick's long career, he has written the most lyrics to their songs.

Buck-Tick was formed in 1984 and released their first album "HURRY UP THE MODE" in 1987.

They made their major debut with the live video "BUCK-TICK Gensho at THE LIVE INN," and released their major first album "Sexual xxxxx!" in the same year.

In 1989, they got first place in the Oricon CD ranking in Japan for the first time, with their fourth album "TABOO."

Products Covering Their Early Activities

Their music has transcended national borders and inspired many people and musicians around the world, especially visual-kei bands.

As for activities with overseas artists, BUCK-TICK was the front-runner for Marilyn Manson's concert held at Tokyo Bay NK Hall and Osaka-Jo Hall in Japan in September 2003.

Original Albums Released From 1990 To 2003

BUCK-TICK's Top-Selling Products From 2004 To 2022

The band has released 23 studio albums and 43 singles by 2023.

Thirty-six years after their debut, they are still actively releasing live videos and albums such as the 23rd album "Izora" and the live video "THE PARADE - 35th anniversary -."

In addition, they will release the live video in December 2023.

This work compiles the last-day performance from their nationwide hall tour "BUCK-TICK TOUR THE BEST 35th anniv." held at Nippon Budokan on December 29, 2022.