A letter drafted in 1971 by John Lennon

John Lennon letter to Eric Clapton

A new auction next week with rare materials, and among the others a letter from John Lennon to Eric Clapton.
In this letter John Lennon held out the promise he could bring out more musical greatness in legendary guitarist Eric Clapton.
In a draft letter dated September 29, 1971, Lennon expressed his respect and admiration for British guitarist Clapton and suggested that they form a band together.

Abbey Road crossing photo session

Abbey Road crossing photo session

Some months ago (May 2012) a rare photo of the Beatles walking in the opposite direction from the original album cover on Abbey Road was put up for auction.
The photo on the sleeve of Abbey Road album was taken by photographer Iain McMillan on August 8, 1969. He had 10 minutes to do the shoot and he took six photographs of the Beatles walking backwards and forwards across the zebra crossing.