A John Lennon Atlanta Event – The Story and Photos You May Not Be Aware Of

As a bit more than casual Beatles fan I think I’ve watched every documentary out there, and it’s always exciting when new photo’s, footage, or as of late, even music come out. There’s an interesting piece of John Lennon history in the spotlight right now thanks to music producer, and former Lennon assistant and lover, May Pang. Like me, you may find this chapter of Lennon’s life new, and fascinating.

Yoko Ono, often and erroneously credited with the breakup of the Beatles, was not always by John’s side in the decade prior to his death. They had a falling out and separation that lasted a few years, and during this time John dated his assistant, May Pang, for eighteen months. Before this comes across overly scandalous, you may be surprised to know that Ono actually encouraged the relationship, apparently with full intent to rekindle their own relationship. Lennon later came to call this period his “Lost Weekend.”

Pang has documented this period in books and remarkable, candid photos, and a full length documentary, The Lost Weekend – A Love Story. Coinciding with the digital release of the film, she’s exhibiting the photos at the Computer Museum of America on March 15 through 17, presented by The Ann Jackson Gallery. May Pang herself will be in attendance for portions of the event.

A few notes of interest that purportedly make The Lost Weekend anything but lost:

• Just prior to the Lost Weekend period, Lennon was in a funk, and not writing or recording
• During the this time, with Pang’s help, Lennon had his most artistically and commercially productive period post-Beatles—with the albums “Mind Games”, “Walls and Bridges” his only #1 Hit Single “Whatever Gets You Through the Night”
• Pang encouraged Lennon to reconnect with his family and his friends, which ultimately led to a reunion with Paul McCartney and a memorable jam session
• Lennon and friend Harry Nilson worked together to record and produce the album Pussy Cats during this time
• The song on the Lennon album Walls and Bridges “Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)” was written about Pang

The Lost Weekend exhibition is a free three-day event at the Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Pkwy (next to Aurora Cineplex & Fringe Miniature Golf) in Roswell, GA.

• Friday, March 15 from 4 pm – 7 pm
• Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday, March 17 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m

Check here for more info on the event.