Alan Hirano Wake
Below are some photos I took at Alan’s wake. Reverand Carl started the last homeboys show. There were lots of great stories shared about the warm-hearted Alan. A good, but sad time for all who came to celebrate.
I am not sure when this website expires, as it was one of Alan’s accounts. If you want any individual photos on this site, try right-clicking and open into a new window. Or download the entire set: Alan-Hirano-Wake.zip
Alan Hirano 10/28/56 – 01/14/09.
A wake to celebrate the life of Alan Hirano is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, February 8th, at an undisclosed location. Please contact any of the Samurai Homeboys or Alan’s close friends for details.
Bassist, producer Alan Hirano was bandleader of the Samurai Homeboys. The photo above, one of Alan’s favorites, was taken while on tour with Vanessa Williams at the Greek Theater in Hollywood. Alan passed away unexpectedly in his home last Wendesday, Jan. 14.
If you have any sentiments or stories you would like to share, please leave a comment on this post.
I was really looking forward to the Homeboys rehearsal this week. Miss you, Alan.
I was looking forward to many more years of friendship. You’ll always be with us, Alan.
I will remember Alan for his generosity of spirit, his infectious smile and always steady groove. You will be missed. Peace.
I will always remember Alan’s warmth, generosity of spirit, and optimism despite all the formidable challenges in his life. Thanks for all the years of friendship which I will always treasure. You will be sadly missed, Alan.
I lost contact with Alan but never forgot him. I will miss him and feel that I lost a good friend. We had some laughs and he was just such a good soul. I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths in this life with him. Till we meet again….
I will never forget dancing, singing, talking, and many good times you will always be in many hearts and lives.
Alan, I will always look back fondly and lovingly on my days as a Samurai Homeboy, and on our days together back in 1980 in “Magic”. We sure did Party! I’ll always remember you as a kind, positive, caring, and laughing Dude. You were a Good Guy, Alan. No matter what BS popped up in your life, you handled it like you played: SOLIDLY.
God Bless You, Alan.
I met the wonderful Alan Hirano, because of his then lead singer, Rev.Carl Roberts. My friend and I spent many a wonderful weekend seeing the Samurai Homeboys !! Al was always a pleasure to be around. Shared his knowledge and his friendship with me (and my friend). I was speachless when I heard that he was gone. The Samurai Warrior armed with his sword (bass guitar)….Will never be forgotten !! Peace, Brother Al, I am sure Heaven has a Soul section (I mean it has rock n roll, right!). Love & Miss you…. Dee
Alan and me worked together for 15 months roping wild horses.
No small feat. We shared many a meal and many a tale. May the road rise with you.
i was so saddened to hear of alan’s passing…he was such a gem and he (and our annual hang in beverly glen) will be missed by all the ‘friends.