Yoichi Shibuya, key figure in Japan's rock culture, dies at 74

Yoichi Shibuya, a prominent figure in Japan's rock music scene, died of aspiration pneumonia, his company said Tuesday. He was 74.Shibuya launched the magazine "Rockin'On" in 1972 to cover Western rock music, followed by "Rockin'On Japan" in 1986, which spotlighted the domestic scene. The place of his death was not disclosed, and the funeral was held privately by close relatives, the company said.He was also known for producing one of Japan's largest and most iconic outdoor music events, the Rock in Japan Festival, which began in 2000. He held multiple roles throughout his career, including…READ FULL ARTICLE