The Plastic Ono Band Revisited

John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band Live In Toronto ’69 is a rare look at one of the world’s most influential popular artists at a pivotal moment in his career. Filmed on the eve of the release of the Abbey Road LP — the last Beatles album to be recorded — this is the only performance ever caught on film of John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band. It had been three years since Lennon had performed onstage with The Beatles. Seemingly on a whim, John and wife Yoko Ono hopped on a plane with guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Klaus Voormann and drummer Alan White to travel to the Toronto Rock ’N’ Roll Revival festival showcasing some of Lennon’s early musical heroes — among them Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. As it turned out, Lennon and the newly formed Plastic Ono Band played an equally significant role that night in the history of rock ’n’ roll, as it is widely believed this concert foreshadowed the official end of The Beatles.
DVD available HERE

John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and son Sean Lennon took to the stage at the Royal Festival Hall last week for a performance with the group 'the Plastic Ono Band' she started with her late husband John in 1969.
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Yoko Ono - MOJO Lifetime Achievement Award - Tribute Film HERE

Rock n' Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley has Died

Archer, Florida -- Bo Diddley, the rock 'n' roll originator with the rectangular guitar whose signature beat influenced musicians from Buddy Holly to the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead and Bruce Springsteen, has died of heart failure. He was 79.
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NPR story & podcasts HERE
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