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John Lennon · 2018

John Lennon

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 7, 2018Release⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The US Postal Service issued a commemorative stamp honoring John Lennon, featuring a photograph by Bob Gruen from the photo session for Lennon's 1974 album “Walls and Bridges”. The stamp was unveiled at a ceremony in New York's Central Park attended by Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and son Sean Lennon.

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