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The definitive exploration of John Lennon’s first major solo album after the break-up of the Beatles.
The definitive exploration of John Lennon's first major solo album after the break-up of the Beatles
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Described by Lennon as 'the best thing I've ever done', and widely regarded by critics as his best solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was released alongside the remarkable Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band on 11 December 1970.
With first-hand commentary by John & Yoko, members of the Plastic Ono Band, and other key figures in their lives, this incisive volume is packed with evocative and revealing letters, artworks, and photographs. It offers new insights into the raw emotions and open mindset of Lennon after his marriage to Ono and the break-up of the Beatles.
Following their wedding in March 1969, Lennon and Ono decided that their future musical endeavours should be credited to a conceptual vehicle, the Plastic Ono Band. The band featured an ever-changing line-up of musicians, including Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, Ringo Starr, Alan White, George Harrison, Billy Preston, and Jim Keltner, all of whom played live with Lennon and Ono, and contributed to their recordings.
The fearless honesty that John & Yoko inspired in one another in their search for truth, meaning, and peace had a huge impact on Lennon's songwriting. This resulted in the creation of tracks that are intensely personal and unlike anything previously heard in popular music, including 'Mother', 'Working Class Hero', and 'God'.
This book takes those lyrics as a starting point and explores Lennon's life, relationships, and worldview during this transformative period.
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John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band is lauded as a comprehensive and fascinating exploration of contemporary culture, capturing the essence of its time with impressive depth. The book is celebrated for its detailed and handsome presentation, providing an intimate look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's collaborative creativity. It serves as a rich compendium, filled with photos, lyrics, and memorabilia, offering a similar appeal to Lennon enthusiasts as The Beatles Anthology did to broader fans.
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ISBN: 9780500023433
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 750 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 240.0mm
Height: 308.0mm
Weight: 2080g
Pages: 288
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John Lennon (1940-1980) was an English singer, songwriter and peace activist who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music. Yoko Ono is a globally renowned multimedia artist, singer, songwriter and activist. She married John Lennon in 1969 and became his creative partner and muse. She continues to work to preserve his legacy, funding, among other projects, Strawberry Fields in Manhattan's Central Park, the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER in Iceland and the 'Imagine There's No Hunger' campaign.
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