Yoko Ono at 92: Art, Activism & Legacy with Author Madeline Bocaro
Madeline Bocaro
First and foremost a passionate fan of rock 'n' roll, New York native Madeline Bocaro has always written independently. Madeline has contributed to biographies and documentaries including ‘Stardust: The David Bowie Story’ (McGraw Hill, 1986), ‘Yoko Ono’ (MacMillan & Co., 1987), ‘The Wild One – The Story of Iggy Pop’ (Omnibus, 1988), ‘Mick Ronson – The Spider with the Platinum Hair’ (Independent Music Press, London, 2003), and ‘The Nomi Song’ (Klaus Nomi documentary film) in 2005. Madeline has spent many precious moments with Yoko Ono. In her new ultimate biography, ‘In Your Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono’, she shares an abundance of details and insights to this extraordinary artist's life, art and music – far beyond what is already known. Madeline’s work has also appeared in ‘Discoveries’, ‘Goldmine’, and in Chicago's ‘Roctober’ magazine. She was a staff writer for ‘CMJ’ from 1977 to 1981 and has also assisted other authors with articles in ‘Mojo’ and ‘Dazed & Confused’ magazines. Personally appointed by Ron and Russell Mael, Madeline has been writing the Sparks Official International Fan Club Newsletter for more than twenty years.
About the Episode
EPISODE SUMMARY:
In this special episode of Rock is Lit, we celebrate Yoko Ono’s 92nd birthday by honoring her profound impact on art, music, and peace activism. Returning to the podcast is Madeline Bocaro, author of ‘In Your Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono’, to explore Yoko’s artistic vision, her unwavering commitment to peace, and the ways her influence continues to shape generations. Building on our deep dive in Episode 47, this conversation serves as both an addendum to that episode about Madeline’s book and a tribute to Yoko’s enduring legacy.
PLAYLIST
Rock is Lit theme music
Sixties 60’s music (free to use)
SciFi Music for YouTube videos [No Copyright]
“Don’t Worry Kyoko” by Yoko Ono
“Winter Song” by Yoko Ono
Sixties 60’s music (free to use)
Rock is Lit theme music
LINKS:
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Madeline Bocaro’s website: https://madelinex.com/
Madeline’s book’s website: https://inyourmindbook.com/
Purchase a signed hard or soft cover of Madeline’s book at conceptualbooks.com: https://conceptual-books.myshopify.com/collections/all?sort_by=created-ascending
Madeline on X: @madelinex
Madeline on Instagram: @yoko.ono.in.your.mind and @madeline.bocaro
Listen to Rock is Lit EP47 featuring an in-depth interview with Madeline Bocaro: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/madelinebocaro
Yoko Ono with Madeline Bocaro
