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Originally Posted by dludezeus430

New York musician David Peel who with his band the Lower East Side put out several tunes devoted to marijuana including the then highly controversial "The Pope Smokes Dope" (1972 album) has died at age 73.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono met Peel in NYC and signed him to the Beatles' Apple label. In gratitude, Peel recorded a tribute to the couple. Peel also recorded another tribute song for Bob Dylan.

David Peel's Wikipedia Biography

Video: John and Yoko

Video: Ballad of Bob Dylan

Video: The Pope Smokes Dope

David Peel
August 1, 1943 - April 6, 2017


http://www.rollingstone.com/music/ne...-at-73-w475653


David Peel and The Lower East Side - Hey, Mr. Draft Board (1970):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2KOr0p-

David Peel and The Lower East Side - Oink, Oink (1970):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2KOqhHA

David Peel and The Lower East Side - Legalize Marijuana (1970):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2KOroDj