When John Lennon and Yoko Ono took to their beds in 1969 in Montreal to give peace a chance, one Brooklyn-born photographer, Gerry Deiter stayed the entire time to chronicle the now historic moment in pop history. Timothy Leary and his friend Crawdaddy! Magazine founder Paul Williams made a pilgrimage and were part of the recording of Give Peace A Chance. Along with Tommy Smothers and a gaggle of fans, media and students, the song went around the world.
Tuesday May 12 at 8 pm join Neke Carson and the regulars at the Gershwin Hotel 7 East 27th Street, for an evening celebrating the 40th anniversary and the launch of a new book Give Peace A Chance that documents the historic week in pop history. Author Joan Athey will give a sneak preview of some of the images that will open June 12 at the Bethel Woods Museum on the site of the Woodstock Festival; Life Magazine writer Charles Childs reads from the interview done at the time; guitar legend Gary Lucas and composer Steven Lunch rock the room celebrating Lennon’s contribution to peace. Climb into a bed and share your thoughts with others, just like John and Yoko. Leanne Averbach reads lyrical 60s poetry.
The evening will give Paul Williams’ family a little peace of mind. Part proceeds from book sales and a silent auction of a limited edition print from the book will help raise money to assist with his battle with dementia as a result of an accident.
Refreshments are generously provided by Chang Beer. Event sponsored by the Gershwin Hotel. Call 646-207-0595 for more information.
俺跟你有同樣的好奇心,仔細找了當年的資料,需上洗手間時,他們還是可以起床滴:)
再給你爆個料,當年有記者要求他們做愛,列儂沒同意。:)