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R.I.P. JOE YAMANAKA FROM FLOWER TRAVELLIN' BAND....

djsheepdjsheep 3,620 Posts
edited August 2011 in Strut Central
Sad day for Japan... legend...



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  • mattBmattB (FTB) Anywhere 673 Posts
    Sad day indeed.

    I knew he was in a bad way (workmate's son dating Joe's daughter), but this is still heartbreaking to hear.
    His twilight years seemed to be a string of bad luck, including his house burning down not so long ago.

    Tribute night tonight via analogue reproduction....

    (;_;)
  • willisreadwillisread 34 Posts
    Sad day indeed. Had heard he had been sick for a while...

    Some of my best memories in Japan are from hanging out with Joe at his
    yearly Halloween party at his house, before it burned down. My girlfriend's
    co-worker is a close friend of the Yamanakas and we were lucky enough
    to be able to spend some time with him and his family my first couple years
    living in Tokyo.

    Joe was an extremely open, friendly and giving individual and an excellent
    host. His wife and children are both in my thoughts.

    Rest in peace, Joe...
  • mattBmattB (FTB) Anywhere 673 Posts
    Wow! Can only begin to imagine a Halloween party at Joe Yamanaka's place. Must be a great memory.
  • willisreadwillisread 34 Posts
    mattB said:
    Wow! Can only begin to imagine a Halloween party at Joe Yamanaka's place. Must be a great memory.

    Man good times...I went in 2008 & 2009. Mostly just hanging out
    and chatting about life and music around the BBQ. About 40 people,
    mostly family & close friends...telling crazy stories and chillin in the woods.
    Good people & good food. Not much more you can ask for.
  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
    RIP...changing my radio show for today as I type....tribute on the First Church of Rock today. One of the greats leaves yet again. Dang.
  • djsheepdjsheep 3,620 Posts
    Spinning their catalog off vinyl at the crib tomorrow while working on this assignment... there is an excellent documentary which features footage and interviews with Joe called Rock Tanjo "The Movement 70's"... however not sure when a version with English subs (if ever) is due for release....

    http://zipangufest.com/films/2010/rock-tanjo-the-movement-70s

    I'm happy over the past 3 trips to Japan to complete their discography, aside from the odd 7" that MattB pulled last time we went diggin' (BASTARD HAND IT OVER).

    peace.
  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
    I got turned on to them by diggin' . Found 2 promo 45s of Satori parts 1 and 2 at spot here in Memphis. The name was intriguing, so I copped. When I put them on, I was knocked out. "Holy shit, thats the Slayer riff!" Immediately a fan for life after hearing that 45. The GOAT Japanese Rock band.
  • SPlDEYSPlDEY Vegas 3,375 Posts
    nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    - spidey
  • SPlDEYSPlDEY Vegas 3,375 Posts
    I just wrote a Tribute post to "JOE" Akira Yamanaka on my blog, BIG MUFF.

    - spidey
  • mattBmattB (FTB) Anywhere 673 Posts
    djsheep said:
    I'm happy over the past 3 trips to Japan to complete their discography, aside from the odd 7" that MattB pulled last time we went diggin' (BASTARD HAND IT OVER).
    haha next one is yours.
    are you sure you are complete after that?
  • mattBmattB (FTB) Anywhere 673 Posts
    The_Hook_Up said:
    Found 2 promo 45s of Satori parts 1 and 2
    Interesting. Are they on Atlantic? Catalogue number 45-2810?
    I have the non-promo version of this (from nrich if I remember correctly), but havnt seen the promo before. If you still have the spare, let me know if you're willing to trade/sell it.
  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
    mattB said:
    The_Hook_Up said:
    Found 2 promo 45s of Satori parts 1 and 2
    Interesting. Are they on Atlantic? Catalogue number 45-2810?
    I have the non-promo version of this (from nrich if I remember correctly), but havnt seen the promo before. If you still have the spare, let me know if you're willing to trade/sell it.



    sorry, but the spare has been gone for awhile
  • mattBmattB (FTB) Anywhere 673 Posts
    Oh, actually thats the one I have!
  • djsheepdjsheep 3,620 Posts
    mattB said:
    djsheep said:
    I'm happy over the past 3 trips to Japan to complete their discography, aside from the odd 7" that MattB pulled last time we went diggin' (BASTARD HAND IT OVER).
    haha next one is yours.
    are you sure you are complete after that?

    Nah, I need the Kamikaze 7", that 7" you got... I got everything else I want... well, maybe the gatefold Anywhere... but I can hold out for that one!! Thanks for helping me complete it all dude!

    B
  • djsheepdjsheep 3,620 Posts
    SPlDEY said:
    I just wrote a Tribute post to "JOE" Akira Yamanaka on my blog, BIG MUFF.

    - spidey

    EXCELLENT ARTICLE! Props Spidey... definitely schoolin' people!
  • mittoo69mittoo69 13 Posts
    R.I.P ...??????????????????JOE YAMANAKA

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