It was planned for Strummer to travel , in secret , to Texas and stay with his friend , musician Joe Ely .
Bernie Rhodes , the band 's manager , pressured Joe to do so because tickets were selling slowly for the Scottish leg of an upcoming tour .
It was planned for Strummer to travel , in secret , to Texas and stay with his friend , Joe Joe   .
Bernie Rhodes , the band 's manager , pressured Joe to do so because tickets were selling slowly for the Scottish leg of an upcoming tour .