PitchforkAug 31, 2026
Half Japanese’s David Fair Dies at 74 (opens in new tab)
The co-founder of the influential outré punk duo had been living with cancer
Album art via Apple Music
Artist
Half Japanese
159K listeners · Last.fm
Shop Half Japanese
Records and merch from trusted sellers.
Loading releases…
Released on
Press
In the press
- StereogumAug 31, 2026
Half Japanese’s David Fair Has Died (opens in new tab)
David Fair, co-founder of the influential long-running experimental rock band Half Japanese, has died.
- StereogumAug 31, 2026
Half Japanese’s David Fair Dead At 74 (opens in new tab)
David Fair, co-founder of the influential long-running experimental rock band Half Japanese, has died.