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Hideki Ishima on Flower Travellin' Band's political power
Hideki Ishima explains why he left Flower Travellin' Band after political pressure.
In brief
Hideki Ishima explains why he left Flower Travellin' Band after political pressure. Hideki Ishima left Flower Travellin' Band in 1973 after political pressure from record companies and band members. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Flower Travellin' Band's missed tour
Flower Travellin' Band was set to open Rolling Stones shows in Japan in 1973 but the tour canceled due to Mick Jagger's drug conviction.
Ishima's early band days
Hideki Ishima formed Flower Travellin' Band with Joe Yamanaka, Jun Kozuki, and Joji Wada in the 1960s.
Ishima's musical influences
Ishima was inspired by The Beatles, The Yardbirds, The Zombies, and The Kinks during his early playing days.
Ishima's frustration with covers
Ishima wanted Flower Travellin' Band to have their own identity, not copy others' music.
Satori album and political pressure
Ishima told band members and record companies it was crazy to include Blue Suede Shoes but no-one agreed.
Ishima left Flower Travellin' Band
Ishima gave in to political power and left Flower Travellin' Band in 1973 after pressure from record companies.
Sitarla instrument creation
Ishima created sitarla by combining sitar with electric guitar techniques to make it sound like singing.
The big picture
Hideki Ishima left Flower Travellin' Band in 1973 after political pressure from record companies and band members.
