| 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. |
