Saturday April 1, 2023*

Liverpool Echo News…..*DID YOU NOTICE THE DATE? THANK YOU TO ALL THE APRIL FOOLS!

John Lennon’s mum’s former home sold at auction this afternoon for £155,000 to a super Beatle fan, Joe Johnson, who five years ago tried to buy George Harrison’s childhood home. The semi-detached property on Blomfield Road in Allerton’s Springwood estate, was where Lennon was taught how to play the banjo and where he was given his first guitar by his mum, Julia.

The winning bidder,  Joe Johnson, host of the national radio show, Beatle Brunch, bid via zoom from Ft Lauderdale, FL as he could not attend the auction in person. The auction was held in a packed council chamber at Liverpool Town Hall. The life-long Beatle fan, who hosts a national radio show called “Beatle Brunch” had tried to buy John Lennon’s home in 2013 and also the home where George Harrison grew up for £156,000 five years ago but was unsuccessful. Mr. Johnson plans to live in the Blomfield Road property and produce his radio show from John’s former living room. However he added: “I may rent Blomfield Road out for a short time until I figure out the logistics and either sell or rent my home in Ft Lauderdale. Either way, I’ll be broadcasting Beatle Brunch live from the living room and giving live on-air tours to fans.”

In his later teenage years it was at the Blomfield Road house that Lennon’s first band The Quarrymen practiced, with Paul McCartney being a frequent visitor.

“Paul called to congratulate me on the purchase”, said Johnson and Ringo has already asked if he can stay there when the All Starr Band comes to town on April 1st to feel the vibe of young John Lennon.

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