🎙️ Show Topic: John Lennon Tribute – Remembering a Legend
My latest show, recorded on Monday, December 8th, 2025, was a heartfelt John Lennon Tribute, remembering John on the 45th anniversary of his passing on December 8th, 1980.
We played music from John’s incredible journey — from his Beatles years to his powerful solo work — celebrating the life, art, and spirit of one of music’s greatest voices for peace and truth.
A very special thank you to our amazing guests:
David Sheff for sharing stories from his landmark interview with John and Yoko in his book All We Are Saying, recorded at the Dakota, Central Park, and the studio in 1980;
Gary Van Scyoc for his memories performing with Elephant’s Memory alongside John and Yoko in New York, including the One to One concert, Sometime in New York City album, and TV appearances on Dick Cavett and Mike Douglas;
Laurie Kaye for her moving reflections on John’s final interview on December 8th, 1980; and:
Bob Gruen for his iconic photography of John Lennon in New York from 1971 to 1980.
It was an emotional and inspiring tribute to a man whose music and message still echo around the world.
🎧 Don’t miss it! Tune in and celebrate the life, legacy, and music of John Lennon.
We’ll celebrate his voice, vision, and the songs that continue to move the world. 🎶
🎶 John Lennon in Full
John Lennon’s work includes Beatles era masterpieces: “Nowhere Man,” “Help!,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “I Am the Walrus,” and “Come Together.”
It also includes solo work with the Plastic Ono Band and beyond. This solo work includes the albums John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Imagine, Mind Games, Walls and Bridges, and Double Fantasy.
Also covered are his New York years and the “Lost Weekend.”
Other events are the One to One benefit concert with Elephant’s Memory and his appearance with Elton John. Iconic TV moments occurred on Dick Cavett and Mike Douglas. This entirety is Lennon in full.
Guest(s) for our show:
Date: Monday, December 8th, 2025
1. 📚 David Sheff
Author of All We Are Saying: The Last Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono — an essential, intimate conversation captured in 1980. We’ll revisit that day and David’s writing on Yoko as well.
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2. 🎸 Gary Van Scyoc
Guitarist/singer–songwriter from Elephant’s Memory, Lennon & Ono’s New York band. Gary shares studio and stage memories: Some Time in New York City, the One to One concerts at Madison Square Garden, and TV appearances on Dick Cavett and Mike Douglas.
3. 🎙️ Laurie Kaye
Former radio news anchor, writer/producer, and author of Confessions of a Rock ’n’ Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon’s Last Interview. Laurie co-conducted the final Lennon interview for RKO on December 8, 1980; she reflects on the day, the tape, and the legacy.
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4. 📷 Bob Gruen
Legendary New York rock photographer and Lennon’s go-to during the NYC years, famed for the iconic “New York City” T-shirt portrait. Bob shares moments behind the lens and the man.
John Lennon Tribute – 45 Years On
Our latest recorded show