Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band

Apr 29, 2008

0h 52m

★ 5.9

Overview

A documentary about the making of John Lennon's seminal solo debut album, "Plastic Ono Band," featuring historical analysis and playbacks of the original multi-track session tapes. Includes interviews with the musicians and personnel involved with the recording sessions as well as Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and other associates of the Lennons.

Genres

Documentary

Music

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Cast

Self

John Lennon

Self

Yoko Ono

Self (bass guitar)

Klaus Voormann

Self

Ringo Starr

Self

Jann Wenner

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Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band

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