Ritchie Yorke Bücher

The narrative explores Ritchie Yorke's firsthand experiences during John and Yoko's Canadian Peace Movement in 1969-70, highlighting key events like the Montreal Bed In and the Toronto Varsity Rock Concert. Yorke, a prominent counterculture journalist, details his pivotal role in bringing the Lennons back to Canada for their "War Is Over If You Want It" campaign, alongside notable figures like Marshall McLuhan and Pierre Trudeau. The book, with a foreword by Yoko Ono, captures the fervor of the peace movement and Yorke's transformative journey across 15 countries promoting their message.

Focusing on the rise of Canadian rock music in the 1970s, the book examines how artists, composers, and producers gained prominence in the global music scene. It discusses the impact of domestic radio content regulations and shares stories of influential Canadian talents. Authored by Ritchie Yorke, a renowned rock journalist, the work highlights his extensive contributions to major music publications and his role in shaping the narrative of Canada's music industry.