The piano on which John Lennon wrote and recorded his iconic hit 'Imagine' is about to go on display at seen of the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis.
Goss Gallery is owned by Kenny Goss, George Michael's partner. Michael and Goss plan to have the piano displayed in places around the world where horrific acts have taken place to promote Lennon's message of Peace.Michael bought the piano in 2000 for $US2.1 million but the value is now estimated between $8m and $12m.
Memphis was where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated 39 years ago. "Our deepest wish is to imagine a world of peace, a world without violence. We believe this is a message that resonates with the remarkable vision of Dr. King and his dreams for mankind," said George Michael. "The selection of this site evokes a deep sense of emotion for everyone. Capturing the image of this special piano on which a song of peace was composed is part of the heart beat of this project."
The Piano will be on display at the National Civil Rights Museum, the Memphis site of King's murder.
John Lennon bought the piano in December 1970 and had it delivered to his home in Tittenhurst Park. The piano is a simple upright piano, not the one seen in Lennon's video and on the cover of the 'Imagine' album.
