This letter appears on page 48 of the new Olivia Harrison book Living in the Material World, a better version of last week's HBO special (see Wyman's Slate review, from below). There are rumors about scads of letters in Lennon's hand from this period, which Hunter Davies will collect for publication … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
ON POINT, TOM ASHBROOK, LENNON’S BIRTHDAY
Aired October 4, 2011, anticipating Lennon's October 9 birthday. Tim Riley discusses his new Lennon biography. See his author page for upcoming appearances in NYC, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. … [Read more...]
BILL WYMAN ON SCHLOCKUMENTARIES: SCORCESE’S HARRISON
Image via WikipediaFinally, the film really never investigates the real mystery of Harrison: What was he so morose about? Now, Ringo Starr is one who appreciates the cosmic joke life played on him. He has a cheerful acceptance of life's whimsy, hiding what no doubt has been his daily prayers since … [Read more...]