John Lennon and Bob Dylan were two of the most influential artists of the 1960s, and they had a great deal of respect for one another. While they enjoyed spending time together, Lennon admitted they were often “uptight.” This dynamic was on full display when the two artists rode around in the back of a limo for the documentary film Eat the Document. Their conversation was aimless, and afterward, Dylan got sick. As this was happening, Lennon feared that Dylan was going to die.
Bob Dylan and John Lennon | Blank Archives/Getty Images; George Stroud/Express/Getty Images Bob Dylan and John Lennon first met in 1964
In 1964, Dylan met The Beatles at the Delmonico Hotel in New York. He introduced the band to marijuana, and Lennon used this as an opportunity to assert his dominance over the group. When Dylan offered them a joint, Lennon ordered Ringo Starr to try it first.
Bob Dylan and John Lennon | Blank Archives/Getty Images; George Stroud/Express/Getty Images Bob Dylan and John Lennon first met in 1964
In 1964, Dylan met The Beatles at the Delmonico Hotel in New York. He introduced the band to marijuana, and Lennon used this as an opportunity to assert his dominance over the group. When Dylan offered them a joint, Lennon ordered Ringo Starr to try it first.
- 2/4/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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