Posts Categorized: Press conference

John Lennon and Yoko Ono give a press conference in Aalborg, Denmark

John Lennon and Yoko Ono had flown to Aalborg in Denmark on 29 December 1969, to be with Ono's daughter Kyoko over the new year period. They stayed with Tony Cox, Ono's second husband, and his new wife Melinde.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono give a press conference in Montreal

John Lennon and Yoko Ono had flown to Toronto, Canada on 16 December 1969 to begin a peace campaign. On this day they travelled to Ottowa, stopping briefly in Montreal.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono give a press conference in Toronto, Canada

John Lennon and Yoko Ono had flown to Toronto, Canada the previous day for the latest episode in their ongoing campaign for peace. On this day they gave a press conference at the city's Ontario Science Center.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono's lightning trip to Vienna

The seven-day bed-in held by John Lennon and Yoko Ono at the Amsterdam Hilton ended on this day. Upon leaving the hotel, they flew to Vienna for a short trip.

Lennon and McCartney give interviews in New York

John Lennon and Paul McCartney held a press conference at what was then the Americana Hotel at 155 West 47th Street, New York City, to promote Apple Corps in the United States.

The Beatles renounce the use of drugs

The day after their arrival in Bangor, north Wales, The Beatles attended an introductory seminar given by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, after which they spoke to reporters.

George Harrison and Ravi Shankar hold a press conference

On the third day of their US trip, George Harrison, Neil Aspinall and Alexis 'Magic Alex' Mardas returned to Ravi Shankar's music school in Los Angeles.

George and Pattie Harrison hold a press conference in India

On 14 September 1966, George and Pattie Harrison had arrived in Bombay (Mumbai) in India. The purpose of their visit was for George to take sitar lessons with Ravi Shankar, and for the couple to study yoga.

Junior press conference: Warwick Hotel, New York City

Following their press conference at the Warwick Hotel, New York City, The Beatles held a second one attended by young fans.

Press conference: Warwick Hotel, New York City

The Beatles' flight from Cincinnati to New York arrived at 3.50am on this morning. They were taken to the Warwick Hotel, where during the day they gave the first of two press conferences.

The Beatles arrive in Hong Kong

More than 1,000 fans were waiting for The Beatles at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport when they arrived on 8 June. They were allowed to bypass customs and immigration procedures and were swiftly taken to the President Hotel in Kowloon, where they were booked to stay on the 15th floor.