Through the Years Julian Lennon Biography
1988 - The Making of Mr. Jordan

Spring 1988 - Julian entered the Johnny Yuma Recording studio in Burbank, California under the aegis of producer Patrick Leonard (Madonna, Bryan Ferry).

20 January 1988 - The Beatles are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Yoko, Sean, and Julian Lennon attend. Paul McCartney did not attend stating in a letter that the continuing business differences with the other ex-Beatles was the reason for his absence.  Other inductees into the Hall of Fame this night include the Beach Boys, the Drifters, Leadbelly, Bob Dylan, Les Paul, Woody Guthrie, the Supremes, and Berry Gordy, Jr.  Mike Love of the Beach Boys later makes remarks that are highly critical of McCartney.

21 January 1988 - Julian is interviewed in New York for a documentary about John Lennon titled "Imagine" produced by Andrew Solt.

May 1988 - Julian begins recording for Mr. Jordan at the Johnny Yuma Studio with producer Patrick Leonard.

4 October 1988 - Imagine a documentary type movie on the life of John Lennon produced by Yoko Ono from out-takes, videos, previously unheard material premieres in New York City. Julian does a couple short interviews during the film.

8 November 1988 - Julian performs at The Palace in Los Angeles in a concert in benefit of Lee Selwyn, a D.J. who was murdered. Proceeds went to a reward fund.