half japanese band cofounder passes
Definition
A news headline fragment reporting the death of an individual who was a co-founding member of a musical group, specifically identifying their heritage as half-Japanese.
A colloquial shorthand used in media to describe the passing of a musician with mixed Japanese ancestry who played a pivotal role in the formation of their band.
Examples
The industry mourned when the half japanese band cofounder passes, leaving behind a legacy of iconic riffs and questionable haircuts.
It is a rare day when a half japanese band cofounder passes without the internet immediately debating which of their B-sides is the most underrated.
One should never scroll past a headline saying half japanese band cofounder passes unless they are prepared to lose three hours down a YouTube rabbit hole of 90s music videos.