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John Lennon's final interview: Unveiling Laurie Kaye's book

Laurie Kaye

1h 8m 7s
First published: January 13, 2024

Laurie Kaye’s memoir is the story of her rock radio-related early life leading up to John Lennon’s final interview. On December 8th 1980, Kaye co-conducted an interview with Lennon and Ono for RKO Radio at the Dakota in New York just a few hours before he was shot and killed. 

Full interview here:
https://youtu.be/F0qHqyOOHdM?si=RodcUxuiXStOEJc_

Kaye had previously written the RKO Presents The Beatles/The Beatles From Liverpool to Legend, and was a newscaster on KFRC San Francisco. John Lennon - The Man, The Memory, which she also wrote, was released a mere 6 days after John Lennon’s assassination. In the previous years to the interview, she had already interviewed many other iconic music figures including Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and George Martin.

Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon's Last Interview
You can buy the book on Laurie Kaye’s website:
https://www.confessionsofarocknrollnamedropper.com

Or it’s available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and many other outlets. (Leave a 5 star review)

Laurie’s Instagram;
https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollnamedropper/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/lauriejoke/

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3i_IAoomFageAez9wmn-Vw


John Lennon, a key figure in music history, co-founded The Beatles, transforming the industry with innovative compositions. His solo career produced timeless hits like "Imagine." Lennon's influence extended beyond music as an advocate for peace and social justice, making him a cultural icon of the 1960s counterculture. His enduring legacy continues to impact generations worldwide.

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