Rare John Lennon Letter to Eric Clapton Up for Auction
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
A rare draft letter from John Lennon to Eric Clapton, written in 1971, is set to be auctioned. In the letter, Lennon pitches Clapton on joining a new musical project, the Plastic Ono Band, during a challenging period in Clapton's life. Despite Lennon's enthusiastic proposal, Clapton ultimately declined. The letter, which includes input from Yoko Ono, reveals Lennon's vision for a collaborative and supportive musical journey. It is expected to fetch between €100,000 and €150,000 at auction.