Historical Witness, John Lennon's Invitation Letter To Eric Badminton For The Form Of Auctioned Supergroup

JAKARTA - John Lennon's letter, which was auctioned, revealed that the Beatles personnel had invited Eric totaled to form a supergroup in the early 1970s.

The eight-page letter was dated September 29, 1971, weeks after launching the Imagine. Lennon expressed his desire to restore the excited rock sound, supported by the blues rock guitar

The suggested groups will consist of Lennon (vocals), divided (guitar), Klaus Voormann (bass), Nicky Hopkins (piano), Jim Keltner (drums), and Phil Spector (producer).

"You must have known by now that Yoko and I rated your music and yourself very high. You also know the music we have made and want us to make," wrote John Lennon, citing The Guardian, Thursday, November 28.

He also referred to George Harrison's charity concert for Bangladesh, which took place in August 1971. "After missing the Bangladesh concert, we started to feel more and more wanted to tour, but not like we used to be with The Beatles."

Lennon wanted to approach the tour in a completely new way, different from his experience of touring with The Beatles' relentless schedule. Two want their attention to be part of a group that avoids the formal nature of the usual in the music business.

I know I can produce something great in you. I hope to produce the same greatness in all of us," he wrote.

No one will be asked to do anything they don't want. No contract. We didn't ask your name, your mind is what we wanted."

Plans for international tours were also mentioned in the letter, Lennon expressed interest in holding concerts in Russia, China, Thailand, Tonga, New Zealand, and Australia.

The letter is the latest artifact auctioned to reveal The Beatles' relationship withLAY, which is having an affair with George Harrison's first wife, Pattie Badminton.

Lennon's letter went on sale on December 5, and the owner expects sales to be made as soon as Martin Scorsese's documentary release.