Popular Japanese rock band Luna Sea's drummer, who went by the name of Shinya, has died after battling illness for years, its official website said Monday. He was 56.A native of Kanagawa Prefecture, Shinya formed a band with a high school friend, a guitarist now known as Sugizo. The two, along with other members such as vocalist Ryuichi Kawamura, later teamed up as Luna Sea.The five began live performances in 1989 before making a major-label debut in 1992. Shinya was known for his powerful low-end sound and elaborate live stunts, including performing with a drum set that rotated 360 degrees…READ FULL ARTICLE
