Kiyoshirou Imawano, alternatively known by birth name Kiyoshi Kurihara, or by alias Habaichi Kansawa, was a Japanese rock musician, lyricist, composer, music producer and actor. He formed and led an influental rock band titled RC Succession, before he was eventually dubbed "Japan's King of Rock".
In July 2006, Kiyoshirou announced on his official website that he was diagnosed with throat cancer and proceeded to cancel all his concerts to focus on the treatment of his disease. He made a comeback on January 2007, announcing that he won the battle against cancer, however, it was revealed in July in the same year that it had spread to the left ilium resulting in him cancelling all shows once more.
He would unfortunately pass away from his disease two years later on May 2, 2009.
