The varied owners of Tokyo’s mind-boggling array of rough and ready bars are generally an interesting bunch. They are invariably very friendly. Often really quite old too. But rarely are they rockabillies.
And presumably even rarer are rockabillies with a penchant for portable record players.
John says
He looks like one of the guys from Yoyogi park. About to play some Stray Cats?….
Lee says
He does. Just as well turned in the hairstyle department that’s for sure.
Nah, surprisingly no Stray Cats. A very eclectic mix. He had a pile of 7-inch singles that he was slowly working his way through.
Al says
That’s great. And what a look. The hair. His love of gold. Priceless!
Lee says
Yes, he was quite a character. As warm and friendly as his hair is immaculate too.
Jeffrey says
As with John, I bet he’s a Yoyogi-koen alum. Though I must say that the last time I was there, most looked to be in their 40s. Think it may be a dying sub-culture.
Lee, ever read this?
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/609121.Subculture
Lee says
Not been past there on a Sunday for quite a while, but a good few would now appear to be in their 50s. Many of those once luxuriant bouffants are also sadly looking decidedly threadbare…
No, I haven’t. Wasn’t even aware of it to be honest. So thank you, sounds absolutely fascinating.
Nick Dwyer says
Whereabouts in Tokyo was this photo taken?