Died On This Date (June 27, 2008) Daihachi Oguchi / Master Japanese Drummer
themusicsover Daihachi Oguchi
1924 – June 27, 2008
Daihachi Oguchi was a Japanese drummer who was closely associated with the taiko form of drumming. Oguchi formed several taiko groups including the famed San Fracisco Taiko Dojo who have been seen performing in several Hollywood movies over the past 40 years. Oguchi died the day after being hit by a car. He was 84.