| March 1985 - Julian embarks on his debut concert tour which is an
instant sell-out. The headlining itinerary marks his first live
performances. Joining Julian on stage are: Justin Clayton (guitar), Carlos
Morales (guitar), Carmine Rojas (bass guitar), Chuck Kentis (keyboards),
Frank Elmo (saxophone), and Alan Childs (drums). In addition to selections
from Valotte, Julian's first concerts
feature such rock 'n' roll classics as Stand By Me, Slippin' and Slidin',
and Day Tripper.
10 - 22 March 1985 - The band rehearses for the upcoming tour in
Dallas, Texas.
23 & 24 March 1985 - The tour opens at the Majestic Theatre in
San Antonio, Texas to rave reviews. As The San Antonio Light states: "Julian
Lennon's first U.S. tour began with a seamless San Antonio triumph last
night, a powerful concert debut that left little doubt the son of the late
John Lennon is his own man...The crowd in the sold-out Majestic Theatre
loved everything, embracing Lennon and his powerful band...When he and his
band bowed to a deafening ovation, it was clear in his smile that he knew
he'd arrived on his own terms."
26 March 1985 - Julian is
the guest VJ on MTV.
29 March 1985 - Julian performs at the Louisiana State
University Assembly Hall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
31 March 1985 - Julian performs at the Jai Alai Fronton in
Tampa, Florida playing every song from Valotte as well as Stand By
Me, Slippin' and Slidin', and Day Tripper.
1 & 2 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Sunrise Theatre
in Sunrise, Florida.
4 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Chrysler Hall in
Norfolk, Virginia.
5 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Constitution Hall in
Washington, D.C.
6 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Syria Mosque in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
8 - 10 April 1985 - Julian performs sell out concerts at New
York's Beacon Theatre...backed by Justin Clayton and Carlton Morales
on guitars; Carmine Rojas on bass; Chuck Kentis on synthesizer, keyboards
and vocals; Frank Elmo on saxophone and Alan Childs on drums. The fans
didn't forget his birthday either... they showered the stage with shouts of "Happy
Birthday," flowers, cards, gifts and even an inflatable birthday
cake complete with candles. After the show on the 8th, Julian headed
to Regine's to celebrate his birthday with a chocolate cake.
9 April 1985 - Julian appears on Late Night with David
Letterman. He talks about his car, lack of driver's license, and the
rumors of the Beatles performing with him. - Transcript
& Captures
12 & 13 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Tower Theater
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
17 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Orpheum Theater in
Boston. Massachusetts.
18 & 19 April 1985 - Julian performs at Massey Hall in
Toronto, Canada.
20 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Landmark Theater in
Syracuse, New York.
22 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Public Music Hall in
Cleveland, Ohio.
23 April 1985 -Julian performs at the Fox Theater in
Detroit, Michigan.
24 & 25 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Auditorium
Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
27 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Dallas Convention Center
in Dallas, Texas.... Say You're Wrong
debuts on the Billboards Top 40. It spends 8 weeks on the Top 40 charts,
peaking at #21.
29 April 1985 - Julian performs at the Phoenix Symphony Hall
in Phoenix, Arizona.
1 - 3 May 1985 - Julian performs at the Universal Amphitheater
in Los Angeles, California.
 5 - 7 May 1985 - Julian performs at the Warfield Theater in
San Francisco, California
10 May 1985 - Julian's first North American tour winds up
with his performance at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii... then
it's on to Australia and Japan for a string of dates running into early
June.
July 1985 - Julian's Valotte
video is nominated for Best Video by a New Artist by MTV.
13 July 1985 - Julian participates in Live Aid, a benefit
for starving people of the world.
13 September 1985 - At the MTV Music Awards Julian's
is nominated for Best New Artist with Too
Late For Goodbyes but loses to Til Tuesday's Voices Carry. Later
in the show Bryan Adams and Julian show the world how a Canadian and a Brit
do the choreography and present the award for best Choreography to David
Atkins for his work on Elton John's Sad Songs Say So Much.
23 October 1985 - Julian is awarded the ASCAP Award for
Publishing. The award is accepted by Julian's mother Cynthia in Julian's
absence.
25 November 1985 - Julian's cover of Dave Clark's Because
is releases as a single in the UK. The song appears on Dave Clarks' musical Time.
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November 1985 - Stand By me: A Portrait of Julian Lennon is
released on MCA Home Video. This 58 min/Color Revealing Portrait of Julian
Lennon includes live performances, offstage moments, and intimate
reflections on his life, music, and heritage. Filmed by Martin Lewis during
Julian's first tour.
1 December 1985 - Julian performs Too Late For Goodbyes on American
Bandstand 33 1/3
6 December 1985 - Julian is interviewed on ABC's Good Morning
America.
9 December 1985 - Julian is interviewed on Entertainment
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