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Offered Here: John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band 1969 Toronto Festival Lennon Used Live Performance Debut Guitar Strap. This is a museum-grade artifact from one of the most pivotal moments in rock history: the original stained glass pattern guitar strap used by John Lennon during the live debut of the Plastic Ono Band. On September 13, 1969, at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival, Lennon took the stage with this very strap, marking his first major live appearance outside of the Beatles. Included with this historic piece is an authentic 8 x 10-inch photograph issued by the Beatles fan club in 1970, which clearly shows Lennon on stage at the festival wearing this exact strap.
Provenance/Authenticity: Given by John Lennon to Sam Green. Sam Green (Samuel Adams Green) was a prominent art curator, socialite, and close friend to John Lennon and Yoko Ono during the 1970s and 1980s.
Additional Information: The Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival on September 13, 1969, was a key event in rock history. It featured performances by various legendary artists and marked John Lennon's debut with the Plastic Ono Band. This performance was captured on the "Live Peace in Toronto 1969" album, which was pivotal to Lennon's post-Beatles career, symbolizing his transition toward his solo career and activism.
Condition: The strap is in very good condition, exhibiting common signs of wear, aging, and storage consistent with a high-profile performance piece of this vintage. While the buckle end for the bottom strap hole has become unattached over time, the original component is present and can be easily restored with professional resewing. The intricate stained glass pattern remains vibrant, and the accompanying fan club photograph is well-preserved, serving as an excellent visual provenance for this iconic piece of Lennon history.
SKU: KPC7089