Although their solo project had largely been successful, 1970 was a dark year for The Beatles. Their group activities were limited to finishing off the Let It Be album, dealing with business activities at Apple, and giving occasional interviews to the press.
December 1970
Album release: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon's remarkable first solo album, the soul-baring John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, was released in the US and UK on this day.

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