John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band was released in 1970 and is widely regarded as his best solo album. It features first-hand commentary by John and Yoko, members of the Plastic Ono Band, and other key figures in their lives, as well as evocative and revealing letters, artworks, and photographs. The album offers new insights into the raw emotions and open mindset of Lennon after marriage to Ono and the break-up of the Beatles.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Plastic Ono Band, released on December 11, 1970, is widely recognized as one of the greatest solo albums in music history. This comprehensive volume, featuring firsthand commentary from John and Yoko, members of the Plastic Ono Band, and other significant figures in their lives, is packed with evocative letters, artwork, and photographs that offer new insights into Lennon's raw emotions and open mindset following his marriage to Ono and the break-up of the Beatles.

The Plastic Ono Band was a conceptual vehicle created by Lennon and Ono following their wedding in March 1969. 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, who played live with Lennon and Ono and contributed to their recordings. The fearless honesty and mutual inspiration that John and Yoko shared in their search for truth, meaning, and peace had a profound impact on Lennon's song writing, resulting in the creation of tracks that are intensely personal and unlike anything previously heard in popular music.

This book delves into Lennon's life, relationships, and world view during this transformative period, using the lyrics from his songs as a starting point. It explores the themes of love, loss, social justice, and spirituality that were prevalent in his work, and sheds light on the personal struggles and triumphs that shaped his artistic journey. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, critical analysis, and rare archival material, this book provides a comprehensive and immersive exploration of the life and legacy of John Lennon.

Weight: 2078g
Dimension: 249 x 317 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500023433