313Chris:hellokitty_headbang: on Nostr: In 1972, Chuck Berry and John Lennon came together for a performance on The Mike ...

In 1972, Chuck Berry and John Lennon came together for a performance on The Mike Douglas Show, playing Berry’s hits “Memphis, Tennessee” and “Johnny B. Goode.” Lennon, a longtime admirer of Berry, took the stage with his idol, and his wife Yoko Ono joined in on percussion and vocals. As they started “Memphis, Tennessee,” Ono began adding her signature caterwauling, letting out a series of high-pitched yelps and screams that clashed with the duet of Berry and Lennon.

Sensing the imminent disaster, the sound engineer made a quick decision and discreetly muted Ono’s microphone, effectively saving the day by keeping the focus on the musical collaboration between Berry and Lennon. The sound engineer’s swift action preserved the performance, allowing Berry’s iconic rock-and-roll to take center stage alongside Lennon. The moment became a legendary bit of television history, remembered for its blend of classic rock and avant-garde spontaneity.