After graduating college a few weeks earlier, my friend Bob and I went to Europe for two months, beginning in London. The first stop was 3 Savile Row, Apple’s Headquarters. John & Yoko were there, so we waiting outside for 2 1/2 hours when a truck pulls up and opens its doors to reveal a Fireplace!. A few minutes later John comes out by himself to have a look at it. I said hello and shook his hand. I even offered him my passport as it was just after the Montreal Bed In for Peace and he wasn’t allowed int he U.S. at that time. There were about a dozen fans waiting, including three Apple Scruffs, but I was the only one he spoke to. I asked him if I could take some photos, which I did and also got his autograph on Apple stationery (occasionally show the autograph and photos in the Art Museum at the FESTS, At that moment, I decided I wanted to work for The Beatles. That didn’t happen, but I ended up selling Beatles records at Sam Goody for four years before thinking up the idea of Beatlefest, met with John and 37 years later, still going…It has been a wild and special ride. Thanks for joining.
The image is from the Bob Bonis Archive.
Wow, this is just amazing! It’s such an honor to meet a Beatle, especially knowing that John will never return,only in our hearts <3. The Beatles have made life much moe special knowing 4 guys have came together and created something beautiful <3. I can't believe how amazing they were and still are. I read this Article and smiled :D. I love The Beatles…forever<3
Great story Mark – thanks for keeping the Beatles alive! I have been to countless fests in NJ – just moved to Iowa (don’t ask), and am looking forward to the fest in Chicago! Its been keeping me going for the past 5 months that I’ve been here…I’m sure I’ll see you there.
John Lennon was may favorite of the 4 but really loved everyone of them. to this day it seems like yesrterday
I was watching them at the drive-in with my mom and sisters and aunt. I was 9! Some 45 years ago!!!!