Jasmine You

Jasmine You (March 8, 1979 – August 9, 2009) was a Japanese musician, best known as original bassist of the symphonic power metal band Versailles. Jasmine You, then known as Yuu, entered the visual kei music scene in 1998 after joining Jakura, who managed to become somewhat successful before disbanding in 2003. In 2006 he was invited by his long-time friend Hizaki to join his solo project. Soon after he also took part in the theatrical rock show Node of Scherzo, with Hizaki, Kamijo, Juka and Kaya. In 2007 he joined Versailles and stayed with them until his illness and death in 2009.

Biography

Jakura Jasmine You was born in Aichi Prefecture. He formed the band in March 1998, under the name . After Jakura disbanded on June 9, 2003, he decided not to join a full-time band and played in some session bands.

Versailles now cites Jasmine You as an "eternal member". Almost a year after his death, in an announcement of a tribute in his honor, the cause of death was still undisclosed by his family.

Posthumous Fans in the United States held four memorial vigils throughout the country for Jasmine You on August 22, 2009; in New York, California, Washington and Texas.

On January 4, 2010, Versailles held the Jasmine You -Memorial Ceremony- at Shibuya O-East, where themselves, Kaya and Matenrou Opera performed.

Versailles' 2011 album, Holy Grail, features the songs "Remember Forever" and "Faith & Decision" which are dedicated to Jasmine You.

On the second anniversary of his death, his former Versailles bandmate Teru composed and dedicated the song "「For You」" to Jasmine You.

Discography

With Jakura Albums and EPs

Singles

Demos

Videos

Omnibuses B.J. Maniac (June 20, 2001, with "Jakura Shizenshuu") Shock Edge 2001 (September 29, 2001, with "Sonzai") Yougenkyou II: Bewicthing Illusion Mirror (April 6, 2005, with "Katame no Shoujo (Yougenkyou Mix)")

With Hizaki grace project Hizaki grace project discography

With Versailles