On what would have marked John Lennon’s 70th birthday, Iggy Pop and Lady Gaga are among the numerous artists scheduled to perform concerts honoring Lennon’s birthday and legacy.
Yoko Ono, the widow of John Lennon, is coordinating two concerts with her We Are Plastic Ono Band in Los Angeles to pay tribute to her late husband, with many stars confirming their participation.
Yoko, for the love of John, what led you to choose Gaga? I understand Iggy Pop; he’s a legend in his own right, starting with The Stooges and solidifying his status as a major star…but Gaga?
The project will be directed by the couple’s son, Sean, and will also include hip
hop producer the RZA, Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, and members of the noise rock group Sonic Youth, Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore.
Regarding the upcoming events, Yoko expressed: “This year, being the 70th birthday of John, holds special significance for us all.
“We gather together to celebrate John for the immense positive energy he provided us in his lifetime and continues to give us now.”
The widow of the late Beatle, John – who was assassinated in 1980 – is also set to conduct her annual lighting of the Imagine Peace Tower on the island of Vioey, situated off the coast of Iceland, on October 9th.
Yoko intends to also present the LennonOno Grant for Peace biannual award, with a special concert featuring Sean Lennon to occur on the island following the ceremony.
In addition, record label EMI plans to commemorate the singer’s birthday by reissuing his solo albums along with some previously unreleased home recordings.
