David Fair, Half Japanese Co-Founder, Dies at 74

David Fair, the co-founder of the influential DIY rock band Half Japanese, died on August 29, 2026, at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by his family and friends, with tributes pouring in from across the music world for the artist known for his rule-breaking approach to creativity. Fair's daughter, Harper, announced his passing in a statement shared on his Facebook page. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my father, David Fair, passed away on August 29th, 2026. He lived a beautiful life of love, kindness, and creativity," she wrote. She added that he had been reunited with "the love of his life Pam.