John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band: Live Peace in Toronto
In the same year The Beatles recorded their final album, John Lennon embarked on a new musical career with Yoko Ono, playing the Toronto Rock 'n' Roll Festival under the name, The Plastic Ono Band, along with music greats like Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Legendary rockumentarian, D.A. Pennebaker recorded the event, capturing classic performances of 'Give Peace A Chance', 'Cold Turkey', 'Johnny B. Goode', 'Money' and many more, in the only footage ever shot of Lennon performing in this new incarnation.
Year: 1969
Genre: Music Capsule
Country: USA
Director: D A Pennebaker
Starring: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, etc ...
Duration: 57 Minutes
Rating: PG
6.8/10
Location in store: Music Capsule
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