Gimme Some Truth

A Portrait Of Yoko Ono with Madeline Bocaro (Part 1)

Gimme Some Truth

Show Notes

Yoko Ono is one of the most central, divisive and misunderstood figures in The Beatles’ history. In this two-part episode, I am joined by author Madeline Bocaro to discuss Yoko’s early life and work and to present a more complete version of the woman, the artist and herstory. Part 1 covers Yoko’s early life up until she met John Lennon.

Get your copy of Madeline’s new book In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono at conceptualbooks.com and find reviews and more information at inyourmindbook.com.

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