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John Lennon remasters out today
Written by admin on October 5, 2010 – 6:00 am -| Today sees the much-anticipated release of remastered editions of John Lennon’s solo albums, as well as a greatest hits package and two box sets.
The releases form part of the “Gimme Some Truth” campaign to mark what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday on October 9. |
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Another 70th birthday tribute for John Lennon
Written by admin on September 15, 2010 – 8:55 pm - |
A star-studded line up will gather to pay tribute to John Lennon at a benefit gig at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on November 12. Among the artists scheduled to perform are Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Patti Smith and Aimee Mann. |
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Lady Gaga to pay tribute to John Lennon
Written by admin on September 1, 2010 – 9:40 pm -| Yoko Ono has announced two concerts to commemorate what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday. The “We Are Plastic Ono Band” shows will take place on October 1 and 2 at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
Among the artists scheduled to appear alongside the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band are Lady Gaga, Iggy Pop, the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, Sonic Youth members Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, and John Lennon’s son Sean. |
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John Lennon would have been 70 years old on October 9. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of his untimely death on December 8.
Click here for “We Are Plastic Ono Band” ticket information.
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October 5 will see a major series of John Lennon releases, including remasters of each of his solo albums (available individually or as 12-CD box set), a greatest hits CD and a 4-CD package of rarities.
Head over to the New Releases page for pre-order information. |
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LENNONNYC – John Lennon in New York documentary
Written by admin on August 9, 2010 – 9:54 pm -| Yoko Ono has announced that a documentary on John Lennon’s relationship with New York City entitled “LENNONNYC” will premiere on PBS on November 22. It will be broadcast as part of the long running American Masters series. |
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Votes sought on John Lennon coin
Written by admin on July 19, 2010 – 7:28 pm -| The Royal Mint is consulting on who should feature on the next coin in the “Great Britons” series and John Lennon is one of the choices.
The series honours the “greatest men and women in British history.” John Lennon would be the first to be honoured from the world of popular music if he is chosen. |
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