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Joe photo - Kyoto Calling

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Found this while researching for our upcoming trip to Japan. It is at the Traveler’s Factory Kyoto Store. Will have to visit... (@4:35 mark)
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The person who took that photo gave a detailed account of how it came to be. He was just travelling the underground and realised Jow was sitting alongside and asked for the shot.

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white man wrote:
28 Jul 2024, 8:00am
The person who took that photo gave a detailed account of how it came to be. He was just travelling the underground and realised Jow was sitting alongside and asked for the shot.
I love the story behind that image. So wholesome
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“In 1981 I happened to see Joe Strummer – he was the singer for the punk rock band The Clash – on the tube. I saw him sitting on the other side of the seat, but I thought he was too private – he might get too angry – but I was trying to be brave, I went up to him and asked him ‘may I take a picture of you.’ he smiled and said ‘yes’, and I clicked several shots.

Just before he got off the train he said to me, ‘You should take photos of whatever you want. That’s punk.’ ” Herbie Yamaguchi

Have a great trip Snoh!

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Kyoto is a beautiful city, I've been there many times and even performed there. You will love it! If you get a chance and want to have a late drink at a Rock and Roll bar stop in to the Jam House, my friend Shimizu might be at the bar and there is a pic of me on the wall of fame!

Have a great trip!

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