UNISON SQUARE GARDEN Drummer Takao Suzuki Announces Departure; Band to Enter Indefinite Hiatus
On April 27, 2026, the three-piece rock band UNISON SQUARE GARDEN announced that drummer Takao Suzuki will be leaving the group, leading to an indefinite hiatus of their current formation. According to the announcement, Suzuki will officially depart following their performance at Makuhari Messe in July. This sudden news has sent shockwaves through music fans and social media alike. Since their formation 22 years ago, the unique sound created by Kosuke Saito (Vo/Gt), Tomoya Tabuchi (Ba), and Takao Suzuki (Dr) has captivated a massive audience. Social media is currently flooded with messages of gratitude for their long career, with fans commenting, "I am so glad to have lived in the same era as UNISON SQUARE GARDEN," and "Their music literally saved my life." On the other hand, because the group is renowned as an "ironclad" three-piece power trio, many fans are unable to hide their distress over the departure of a member. "I can't imagine them being...