Posts Tagged ‘John Lennon’
Lennon/Dylan-owned guitar and Elvis letter up for auction
Written by admin on July 12, 2011 – 9:34 pm -A guitar previously owned by both John Lennon and Bob Dylan, and a handwritten letter by Elvis Presley are among the star lots at an auction in Dallas, Texas later this month.
John Lennon purchased the Gibson J-160 E Sunburst acoustic-electric guitar in 1967 and used it throughout the following year, including during the Beatles’ expedition to Rishikesh, India. Lennon gifted the guitar to Bob Dylan around Christmas 1968 and Dylan used the guitar for recording and on tour for many years.
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Lennon’s “Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds” lyrics to be auctioned
Written by admin on April 13, 2011 – 7:34 pm -John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds” are being auctioned next month at a sale in Beverly Hills. The lyrics to the classic Beatles hit are expected to sell for more than $200,000 (£122,700).
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Songs for Japan charity CD
Written by admin on March 29, 2011 – 7:04 am - |
John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and Bob Dylan are among the artists featured on a charity album titled “Songs for Japan.” |
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Footage surfaces of Elton John & John Lennon at MSG
Written by admin on March 12, 2011 – 6:52 pm -Footage has finally emerged of the night in November 1974 when John Lennon joined Elton John on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Seeing the pair perform together is significant enough in itself, but the importance of the footage is heightened by the fact that this was Lennon’s last ever concert appearance.
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John Lennon is Virgin Media’s Legend of the Year
Written by admin on February 10, 2011 – 7:06 pm -| John Lennon has been voted Legend of the Year for 2010 in the Virgin Media Music Awards. The year saw the re-release of Lennon’s solo catalogue and many events to commemorate both the 30th anniversary of his death in December and what would have been his 70th birthday in October. |
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