J Lennon page 22

 J Lennon page 22 by ric gustafson

On August 27 1967, the phone rings. It was the worst news the band could hear. Their manager Brian Epstein had died from an overdose of sleeping pills. John was devastated. In his life, his mother, his Uncle George, his close friend Stu and now the band's manager had died. Fearing a mob scene, the band did not attend Epstein's funeral.

One day, Paul had an idea for a TV movie. His idea was for the band and a cast of characters would take a bus tour across the English countryside. It was to be called ' Magical Mystery Tour'. Paul and John wrote 6 songs for the English album. The album became successful in England and America. On December 26 1967, the movie aired. For the first time in the band's history, the reviews were horrible. US stations decided not to air it. Paul had to defend it.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric