{"product_id":"hold-on-world-the-lasting-impact-of-john-lennon-and-yoko-onos-plastic-ono-band-fifty-years-on","title":"Hold On World: The Lasting Impact of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Plastic Ono Band, Fifty Years On","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe album Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon was a spiritual, public bloodletting that drove a stake through the heart of the Beatles myth and confronted everything in his life, from Dylan to God to his glorified status as a Working Class Hero. Yoko Ono's album Yoko Ono\/Plastic Ono Band was emotionally raw and challenging, inspiring bands like the B-52s and Yo La Tengo to employ pure sound to express their deepest feelings. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 August 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Globe Pequot Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHold On World delves into the captivating love affair and remarkable collaborations between John Lennon and Yoko Ono. John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band stands as a testament to unparalleled emotional honesty, transcending the realm of mere music to become a profound sonic exorcism and a spiritual, public bloodletting. This album not only shattered the Beatles' myth but also confronted every aspect of John's life, encompassing his relationships with artists like Dylan and his profound exploration of faith and societal perceptions of his Working Class Hero identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriven by a relentless quest to overcome childhood traumas, Lennon embarked on a creative journey that yielded his most powerful song cycle. Through his lyrics, he courageously confronted fear, disappointment, and illusion, all while expressing his unwavering love for Yoko Ono. Released simultaneously, Yoko Ono's album Yoko Ono\/Plastic Ono Band stands as a raw and challenging testament to her emotional depth. It inspired bands like the B-52s and Yo La Tengo to embrace pure sound, employing shrieking vocals and guitar feedback to convey their deepest emotions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono's love affair and artistic collaborations continue to resonate with audiences, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music and inspiring generations of artists to embrace their own vulnerability and express their innermost feelings through their art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 412g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 227 x 152 x 18 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781493052356\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Kruth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101241274618,"sku":"9781493052356","price":13.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/69374cfef5ee09043206136faeb53c16.jpg?v=1632108668","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/hold-on-world-the-lasting-impact-of-john-lennon-and-yoko-onos-plastic-ono-band-fifty-years-on","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}