Jasmine You
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Promotional photograph of Jasmine You
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| Also known as | Jasmine You, Yuu (勇?) |
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March 8, 1979 Aichi, Japan |
| Died | August 9, 2009 (aged 30) Tokyo, Japan |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1998–2009 |
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Jasmine You (March 8, 1979 – August 9, 2009) was a Japanese musician, best known as original bassist of the symphonic 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.
Jasmine You was born in Aichi Prefecture. He formed the band Jakura (雀羅?) in March 1998, under the name Yuu (勇?). After Jakura disbanded on June 9, 2003, he decided not to join a full-time band and played in some session bands. In June 2006 he moved to Tokyo, and his long-time friend Hizaki invited him to join his solo project Hizaki grace project.
In 2007, Hizaki and Kamijo (ex-Lareine) came together to create Versailles and, according to some interviews, Jasmine You became a member without being formally asked. He was hanging around with Kamijo and Hizaki a lot at the time and it just felt natural to have him in the band. In the indies days Jasmine was in charge of the business side of the band, having a lot of contacts with other musicians, shops and companies. At the same time he was working with Hizaki grace project and Kamijo's project Node of Scherzo, which also consisted of Hizaki, Juka and Kaya. In June 2009, Versailles went major on Warner Music Japan with their single "Ascendead Master". Versailles released five singles, one mini-album and one full-album before Jasmine You's death.
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