{"product_id":"iconic-albums-john-lennon-richard-ward-9798281774772","title":"Iconic Albums - John Lennon - John Lennon\/Plastic Ono Band","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Albums - John Lennon - John Lennon\/Plastic Ono Band\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby Richard Ward\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the raw, uncompromising story behind one of the most emotionally powerful albums ever recorded. \u003ci\u003eIconic Albums - John Lennon - John Lennon\/Plastic Ono Band\u003c\/i\u003e is a deep, track-by-track exploration of John Lennon's groundbreaking 1970 solo masterpiece-an album that shattered illusions, broke new artistic ground, and redefined what it meant to be a musician in the aftermath of fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust months after the breakup of The Beatles, Lennon stepped away from myth and celebrity to confront his deepest wounds-abandonment, trauma, disillusionment-laying bare his soul like never before. \u003ci\u003eJohn Lennon\/Plastic Ono Band\u003c\/i\u003e is not just an album; it's a revolution of the self, driven by primal therapy, stripped-down production, and fearless honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this richly detailed and emotionally resonant book, Richard Ward delves into: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe turbulent end of The Beatles and Lennon's emotional liberation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe influence of Arthur Janov's primal therapy on Lennon's lyrics and delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoko Ono's groundbreaking impact on Lennon's art and authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stark, minimalist production that redefined rock recording\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key contributions of Ringo Starr and Klaus Voormann-the dream rhythm section\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep dives into every track-from the devastating confessions of \"Mother\" and \"Isolation\" to the political outrage of \"Working Class Hero\" and the cathartic outburst of \"I Found Out\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cultural and personal aftermath of the album's release, and its lasting influence on generations of musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIconic Albums - John Lennon - John Lennon\/Plastic Ono Band\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a biography of an album-it's a raw journey into the heart of one of rock's greatest artists at his most vulnerable, most defiant, and most human. Whether you are a longtime Lennon fan, a student of music history, or simply fascinated by the power of unfiltered artistic expression, this book offers an unforgettable portrait of an artist redefining himself-and a generation learning how to heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798281774772\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460063965439,"sku":"9798281774772","price":17.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d52dfe3d-fc4e-482e-932e-29af5651d2a1.jpg?v=1777413064","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-john-lennon-richard-ward-9798281774772","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}