DMBQ in van accident, rest in peace China

We are VERY sad to hear this news about DMBQ:
DMBQ's van rolled from I-95 in Delaware en route from Baltimore to Brooklyn this afternoon. All members of the band have been hospitalized, as well as Michelle Cable from Panache Magazine and booking, who has been managing their tour.Mana "China" Nishiura did not survive the accident. China was DMBQ’s drummer, as well as a former drummer in Shonen Knife. China will be missed.
Michelle Cable is conscious following surgery for a head injury. Shinji Masuko is still in the hospital but is expected to be released soon. Toru Matsui and Ryuichi Watanabe have been released from the hospital.
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Comments
We all just got the news the other day and are heart-broken!!! We were just introduced to DMBQ the other night in Charleston, SC. China was one of the most amazing drummers that I have seen!!!! She is deeply missed. All of our thoughts got too all of their family and friends!!!
Posted by: Starla | November 7, 2005 06:14 PM
Dag...
I saw one of their incredible sets in Seattle last year.
Texas love to them...
Posted by: Denise | November 7, 2005 06:10 PM