The Plastic Ono Band Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Art rock Experimental music Experimental rock Avant-garde Art pop beatlesque

Members

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George Harrison

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Ukulele Player

Groups:

The Beatles Traveling Wilburys The Quarrymen Delaney & Bonnie and Friends The Singing Rebel's Band

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John Lennon

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

The Beatles The Quarrymen David Bowie (band) The Dirty Mac John Lennon Apple

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Eric Clapton

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Cream Derek and the Dominos The Yardbirds John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Eric Clapton & His All Star Band George's Band The Secret Police The Louisiana Gator Boys The Dirty Mac Blind Faith T.D.F. The Singing Rebel's Band The Singing Rebel's Band Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse Delaney & Bonnie and Friends Eric Clapton & The Powerhouse Immediate All Stars Eric Clapton And His Band Slowhand and Van Sting with Eric Clapton Sean Head Showband B.B. King & Eric Clapton

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Frank Zappa

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

The Mothers of Invention Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart Ned and Nelda Ruben and the Jets

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Lenny Kravitz

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Black Men United Spirit of the Forest Peace Choir

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Nels Cline

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Wilco The Geraldine Fibbers Nels Cline Trio Big Walnuts Yonder Fig The Nels Cline Singers The Nels Cline 4 Banyan Alex Cline Ensemble The Black Gang The Vinny Golia Quintet CUP Damsel

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Sean Lennon

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

The Claypool Lennon Delirium Cibo Matto Insecure Men Sean Lennon & Yuka Honda Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Peace Choir Mystical Weapons IMA Wylde Ratttz

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Questlove

Roles:

Drummer Keyboardist

Groups:

The Roots Soulquarians All Star Tribute Artists Against AIDS Worldwide The Grand Wizzards The Randy Watson Experience The Philadelphia Experiment The Soulquarians The Soultronics The Grand Negaz

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Keith Moon

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Who Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends Gargantuan Chums Tommy And The Bijoux

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Cornelius

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

Yellow Magic Orchestra METAFIVE Flipper’s Guitar

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Billy Preston

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

The Beatles The Rolling Stones Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band George's Band The Louisiana Gator Boys

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Steve Gadd

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Stuff The Chick Corea + Steve Gadd Band Steve Gadd Band Bob James Quintet Joe Sample and the Soul Committee Blicher Hemmer Gadd Manhattan Jazz Quintet The Gaddabouts

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Alan White

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Yes XYZ White Cinema

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Jim Keltner

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Little Village Traveling Wilburys Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Delaney & Bonnie and Friends Doug Legacy & The Legends of the West

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Don Preston

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

The Mothers of Invention

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Aynsley Dunbar

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Journey The Mothers of Invention Jefferson Starship John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers The Spiders from Mars The Jeff Beck Group The Mojos Mother’s Army Mogg/Way

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Delaney Bramlett

Roles:

Guitarist Music Producer

Groups:

Delaney & Bonnie and Friends

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Klaus Voormann

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

George's Band Trio Manfred Mann John Lennon Paddy, Klaus & Gibson

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Steve Khan

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Flying Monkey Orchestra

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Yoko Ono

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Peace Choir Apple

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Nicky Hopkins

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

The Rolling Stones The Kinks Jefferson Airplane Quicksilver Messenger Service Jerry Garcia Band Steve Miller Band The Jeff Beck Group Climax Blues Band The Sessions Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends Screaming Lord Sutch & The Savages Ritchie Blackmore Orchestra Immediate All Stars Cyril Davies & His Rhythm & Blues All Stars Cliff Bennett & the Rebel Rousers Night

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Yuka Honda

Roles:

Keyboardist Music Producer

Groups:

Cibo Matto Sean Lennon & Yuka Honda Fig Butter 08 CUP If By Yes

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Bobby Keys

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

The Rolling Stones Delaney & Bonnie and Friends Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos The New Barbarians The Little Big Horns

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Don Grolnick

Roles:

Keyboardist Music Producer

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About

The Plastic Ono Band is a pioneering musical ensemble known for its avant-garde and experimental approach to rock music. Formed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969, the group is less a traditional band and more a fluid collective of musicians, featuring a rotating lineup that has included notable artists like Eric Clapton (guitar), Klaus Voormann (bass), and Alan White (drums). The band's music spans genres such as rock, art rock, and avant-garde, often characterized by its bold, unrestrained soundscapes and thought-provoking themes. The Plastic Ono Band's conceptual nature means it serves more as a vessel for the artistic expressions of its members than a fixed musical entity.

How to Sound Like The Plastic Ono Band

The sound of The Plastic Ono Band is a fusion of raw, emotive rock and experimental art music, marked by a unique blend of distorted, expressive guitar tones and ethereal, avant-garde elements. The band's sonic character can be described as both gritty and atmospheric, with a penchant for pushing the boundaries of traditional rock music. John Lennon's use of the Epiphone Casino, known for its resonant, jangly sound, complements the band's avant-garde ethos. Eric Clapton's contributions often incorporate the warm, melodic tones of the Fender Stratocaster, adding a layer of blues-infused rock to the mix. The Plastic Ono Band's music is an exploration of texture and dynamics, where each instrument contributes to a larger tapestry of sound, creating a listening experience that is both challenging and deeply engaging.

Discography

TAKE ME TO THE LAND OF HELL

2013

BETWEEN MY HEAD AND THE SKY

2014

Power To The People (Live At The One To One Concert - Afternoon & Evening Shows)

2025

Power To The People (New York City - The Ultimate Mixes)

2025

Power To The People (New York City - The Evolution Documentary)

2025

Power To The People (New York City - Studio Jam)

2025

Power To The People (Live Jam)

2025

Get the The Plastic Ono Band Sound

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