In this issue
The November issue is a special collectors issue of Q – a celebration of John Lennon to mark what would have been his 70th birthday. As such it will feature 4 separate covers, each featuring a rare or unseen shot of Lennon from a different period of his life (one of which is a previously unpublished David Bailey shot from 1963).
The issue also comes complete with a special Editor's Letter from Yoko One and a brand new interview with her, conducted in the home she shared with Lennon, the Dakota Building in New York. Amongst the other exclusive Lennon editorial are personal tributes from Paul McCartney, Bono, Jay Z and more, the last ever interview he conducted, a gallery of previously unseen photos of Lennon in the '70s and Q's guide to the best of Lennon to hear and buy.
Elsewhere in the issue there's an exclusive interview with Damon Albarn and his Gorillaz, plus features on Foals, Grinderman and the inside view of how Radio 1 compile their all-important playlist, plus the Q verdict on the new Kings Of Leon album and three more outstanding new artists in New To Q – Sleigh Bells, Magnetic Man and Liam Bailey.
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Q 292 out now: Lennon At 70, collector's edition including four covers using previously unseen images. Grinderman, Foals, Elvis Costello, Gorillaz, Interpol, and much more...
Out September 30, 2010.
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LENNON AT 70, COLLECTORS ISSUE
The former Beatle was an anti-war icon, a house husband , a troubled soul, but most importantly he was a musical genius. On the anniversary of his birthday join Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, Bono, and Jay-Z, as we celebrate the life of a legend. The journey begins with the Liverpool art student in late 1958 and follows his transformation into not only a Beatle, but an emblem for peace and hope. Lennon was a disruptive pupil at Quarry Bank high School who managed to secure a place into college despite never even sitting an entrance exam. Even at this early stage his artistic potential had been spotted and allowed him to get ahead. In this 25 page feature we explore every aspect of Lennon and the wealth of music he has left behind. There's previously unseen photography and a look at his candid last ever interview. Also we list the 20 essential John Lennon songs that no ipod should be without as well as a detailed look at his discography.
The 60's - John Meets Yoko
"I knew that Yoko was the one for John. The mental aura that surrounded them was almost identical." - Cynthia Lennon
In the 60's Lennon underwent the most radical transformation of any rock star. He was beforehand the self-confessed fat Beatle, in a turbulent marriage, but then quickly transformed himself into the angular faced figure of Sgt Pepper. The chubby moptop morphed into an iconiclastic long-haired peacenik with a penchant for the headline grabbing and the avant garde.
THE UNSEEN LENNON
It wasn't just bed-ins and lost weekends. There were the strange kids' toys, too.
These previously unused images provide a colourful portrayal of the artist and a new perspective from which to view his depth of character. Everything from recording sessions at Abbey Road to a rare colour photo with his son Sean are there to be observed.
LENNON'S LAST INTERVIEW
He came, he saw, he opened up. Then he was gone.
On 6 December 1980, John Lennon gave a candid three-hour interview to BBC DJ Andy Peebles in which he discussed The Beatles, Yoko, drugs and his plans for the future. Four days later, he was dead. Here, Peebles recalls his time with Lennon, along with the most memorable moments from their chat...
THE INTERVIEW - YOKO ONO
“John is still here. The vibes he put here, the places he touched. ”
Yoko retells of her time with Lennon, from the moment the two met, the controversy she courted, and her life after his death.
GRINDERMAN - THE CHUCKLE BROTHERS
“We've had a lot of praise for our good looks and hairy bodies. ”
Nick Cave cracks a smile as Grinderman return. But does he still have disdain for journalists? Find out in this interview.
FOALS - GRUB'S UP
“We're a ten-legged beast ”
These Oxford rockers show Q around The House Of Supreme Mathematics.
ELVIS COSTELLO
“Bill Clinton's eyes flashed like I'd landed a punch on him.”
He's tackled acid-fried naked stage invaders and shot the breeze with a US President. So talk of his "sad git music" and an "embarrasing" turn on The Simpsons should hold no fears for the man born Declan MacManus. Oh...
RADIO 1 PLAYLIST
“The record industry's grip used to be massive but Arctic Monkeys were a game-changer.”
One room, 13 experts, reams of stars and a bag of clementines: Radio 1's weekly playlist summit is where careers can be made - and destroyed. ”
THE APPLE OF YOUR EAR
What are the must have apps for music perusal?
Hankering after an iPad this Christmas? there are the 10 essential apps to turn your tablet into the ultimate music system.
GORILLAZ - ALL HANDS ON DECK!
"I knew there'd be pissed off people at Glastonbury: Mark E Smith is not Bono, is he?"
Letting the cartoon masks slip, Gorillaz have left Glastonbury's "funny fuck-up" behind them and are bloodying their noses...
LIVES - INTERPOL
"I never wanted to sing. I wanted to be a pole-vaulter."
Losing their bass player has relocated their vitality.
LAST REQUESTS - JERRY LEE LEWIS
"I have a dream where I'm eating a hairy fish. Strange thing, the mind. "
The rock'n'roll pioneer know as The Killer, explains where the name came from.
Q 292 out now: Lennon at 70, collector's edition including four covers, using previously unseen images. Grinderman, Foals, Elvis Costello, Gorillaz, Interpol, and much more...
Out September 30, 2010.
Plus, vote online for the Q Awards 2010 and in anticipation of Q's 25th Birthday vote for the Best 250 Albums of Q's Lifetime and you could win them - Full details.
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