![]() ![]() Robin sent it to record companies and three or four were interested. ![]() We set to work writing and recording for the first time as a duo and produced a seven song demo. ![]() Although the times have changed, Lon is someone who still has his Beatles-esque “Give Peace a Chance” theories intact, and he has a great sense of humor about his past, present, and future in the entertainment business.Įxplaining how he and his brother ended up on Apple Records, Lon says, "Derrek and I were in a group signed to CBS called 'Jacob’s Creek.' The band later disbanded leaving Derrek and I alone with our manager, Robin Garb. Lon then went on to record with Harrison and Starr, on their solo albums, as well as appearing on albums by Carly Simon, Martha Reeves, Harry Nilsson, and several other huge stars of the era.įar from the 1970s London music scene, Lon Van Eaton today lives in Colorado, where he continues to make music, and to plan new projects. Together with his brother Derrek, Lon Van Eaton recorded a historic album called "Brother", which was released on Apple in 1972, produced by George Harrison, and including the expert drumming of Ringo Starr. The album will include the biggest Lon & Derrek Van Eaton song, “Sweet Music.” In October of 2010, the new album, "Come and Get It: The Best of Apple Records", will be released, including a lot of material that has never been available before on CD, or digital download. Amongst the other stars who were signed to Apple were Mary Hopkin, Ronnie Spector, James Taylor, Billy Preston, and Lon & Derrek Van Eaton. In many instances, particularly the rock group Badfinger, they were correct. Thanks to an exciting new October 2010 Apple album release, and several new projects, Lon Van Eaton is currently amidst a dramatic re-emergence in the entertainment world.īack in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, The Beatles had such a wealth of money and influence, they felt that could share their magic by discovering and signing new acts to Apple Records, and turn them into huge stars. Van Eaton, who is one half of the 1970s duo Lon & Derek Van Eaton, became one of The Beatles’ prime progété’s, when “The Fab Four” decided to run their own record label: Apple Records. right here in Forgotten Hits!Īlthough you might not instantly know the name of Lon Van Eaton, you soon will. So today we get to share ALL of it with you. ![]() you can bet that there wasn't a moment's hesitation on my part to bring this piece to you.Īnd when he told us that celebrity biographer Mark Bego would be handling the interview, we said, "Bring It On!!!" Guru David Salidor asked me if Forgotten Hits would be interested in running an EXCLUSIVE piece on Lon Van Eaton, former Apple Records Recording Artist who just happens to have a few NEW pieces coming up that are definitely worth talking about, too. ![]()
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