John Lennon performs at Sir Lew Grade tribute show in New York 40 years ago tonight (Apr 18 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, Television 1970s, The Beatles 1970s


Video: 'John Lennon-A Salute to Sir Lew Grade April 18, 1975'

(Friday, April 18, 1975, evening EDT) — Former Beatle John Lennon performed today for the ATV/ITC TV special Salute To Sir Lew – The Master Showman, a star-studded cabaret event to celebrate the distinguished career of Sir Lew Grade, in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in New York City for airing on June 13, 1975.

Clutching an acoustic guitar, Lennon performed live vocal versions of “Slippin And Slidin’,” “Stand By Me” and “Imagine” (“Stand By Me” was cut the from show). It turned out to be Lennon’s final performance before a live audience.