He didn't have to play in the streets in Japan. People who knew him told me he was making plenty of money in all kinds of gigs. But, on the other hand, busking was what I was doing to survive there. Only the Israeli merchants who pay off cops are allowed to set up in the streets to sell manufactured trinkets, or do any busking too for that matter. Just don't get caught I guess..
He was a student at Gifu University in Japan. Had some sort of arrangement with a local club owner Satoshi Muto to play Blues in exchange for beer. I had hitchhiked there, so was trying to survive in that bar, by working, even stealing food on the sly. Some Fusion player got into a barfight with him one Saturday Blues night. But, then again, Richard was..playing all night until 4:30. I got blamed for this, but I was starving to death at the time. It helps to clear that up if I can.
if u happend to be in memphis tn, dont go to this tattoo shop called memphis tattoo land, coz that shop is dirty as fuck, the artist there are stupid and always high, and they used cheap inks on the customer they dont like, and some people said they even used dirty used needles on customers they hate, and that fat bitch in counter, shes stupid and she stink and shes racist, this is a warning, dont go to MEMPHIS TATTOOLAND, they will make u sick they spread germs in that place, beware
Dancing to Richard Johnston on Beale with a bunch of women I didn't know was about the most fun I ever had on Beale St. It is a must if you watch this man.
Lmmfao get it mane
carlikarollings87 1 month ago
He didn't have to play in the streets in Japan. People who knew him told me he was making plenty of money in all kinds of gigs. But, on the other hand, busking was what I was doing to survive there. Only the Israeli merchants who pay off cops are allowed to set up in the streets to sell manufactured trinkets, or do any busking too for that matter. Just don't get caught I guess..
skydog70 1 year ago
He was a student at Gifu University in Japan. Had some sort of arrangement with a local club owner Satoshi Muto to play Blues in exchange for beer. I had hitchhiked there, so was trying to survive in that bar, by working, even stealing food on the sly. Some Fusion player got into a barfight with him one Saturday Blues night. But, then again, Richard was..playing all night until 4:30. I got blamed for this, but I was starving to death at the time. It helps to clear that up if I can.
skydog70 1 year ago
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if u happend to be in memphis tn, dont go to this tattoo shop called memphis tattoo land, coz that shop is dirty as fuck, the artist there are stupid and always high, and they used cheap inks on the customer they dont like, and some people said they even used dirty used needles on customers they hate, and that fat bitch in counter, shes stupid and she stink and shes racist, this is a warning, dont go to MEMPHIS TATTOOLAND, they will make u sick they spread germs in that place, beware
newjourneyfan01 3 years ago
i neva sent des many white ppl n my life
lilmamabadishell1 3 years ago
richard is great!
hooowwwwddddyyy 3 years ago
This guy is awesome.... some him on Beale St in Memphis last year........... really sets the mood for the whole street... very cool :)
CinnLamb 3 years ago
Dancing to Richard Johnston on Beale with a bunch of women I didn't know was about the most fun I ever had on Beale St. It is a must if you watch this man.
bdawg1980 3 years ago
the only true one-man band.
shuckslbj 3 years ago
I sat and watched Richard for hours when I went to Beale street and loved every minute of it.
groovebassist 4 years ago 2
But, I knew Richard back in Japan, and had to break up many bar fights he was in. Then he blames me for it.
skydog70 4 years ago
@skydog70 Was he playing on the streets in Japan?
sanchaofgo 1 year ago
Richard is the shit!
geno46227 4 years ago
I danced with the dude once myself..I remember that he was called the Frogman..There is an awesome photo of him on Richard Johnstons website
pevagaddy3213 4 years ago