Peacebeliever Tribute to John Lennon

Overview

I heard an eerie Lennon quote on the radio recently. "That's part of our policy, not to be taken seriously, because I think our opposition, whoever they may be, in all their manifest forms, don't know how to handle humor … we stand a better chance under that guise, because all the serious people, like Martin Luther King, and Kennedy, and Gandhi, got shot". Sadly for Lennon and anyone who appreciates the man, his music or the idea of a world free of war, his policy didn't work and he was shot dead by a lunatic.

On the eve of the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death, Herb Armstrong (grandson of Louis), Fergus Brown, The Preachers and others are coming together to cover his "most loved songs" in a unique tribute show, launching the re-release of his anthem, 'Give Peace a Chance', to a new generation. Three decades on, this collaboration aims to further his legacy of peace, love and music with all profits from Album sales/tickets being donated to the Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF).

Also attempting to reflect the positive influence Lennon had on the mankind in this tribute are one of the original Buena Vista Social club voices and a host of other Australian, UK and international acts listed here. Given the talent of those contributing and the respectful way that Yoko Ono has continued her ex partners name and ideals, this will no doubt be one of the most enjoyable tribute shows yet.