MAY PANG, JOHN LENNON’S COMPANION DURING HIS “LOST WEEKEND” ERA TO SHOWCASE HER CANDID PHOTOS OF LENNON AT A SPECIAL THREE-DAY FREE EXHIBITION AT ARIZONA PICTURE & FRAME IN TUCSON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14; ALL WORKS WILL AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

“THE LOST WEEKEND: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF MAY PANG” COINCIDES WITH THE STREAMING OF THE FEATURE FILM DOCUMENTARY ON LENNON AND PANG “THE LOST WEEKEND: A LOVE STORY”

SPECIAL GUEST – TUCSON RESIDENT CHRIS O’DELL (FORMER BEATLES APPLE RECORDS ASSOCIATE)

MAY PANG & CHRIS O’DELL TO APPEAR AT SHOW TO MEET AND GREET CUSTOMERS

Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang. Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975. During this highly creative time for Lennon, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable, relaxed environment. A collection of these private photographs will be on display and available for purchase at Arizona Picture & Frame, 4523 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ on Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14. Admission to the exhibit is free to the public and all works are available to purchase. See John as May saw him!

May Pang, along with Chris O’Dell will be in attendance at Arizona Picture & Frame, meeting customers and telling stories behind these amazing limited-edition photographs of John Lennon.

During the Lost Weekend, Lennon had his most artistically and commercially productive period post-Beatles—with the albums “Mind Games”, “Walls and Bridges”, which included his only #1 Hit Single “Whatever Gets You Through the Night”, “Rock and Roll” and collaboration with Rock legends Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, Mick Jagger, and Ringo among others. Also, on that album Pang can be heard on the song “#9 Dream” where she whispers John’s name in the song. Another song on the album “Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)” was written about Pang.

Pang also encouraged Lennon to reconnect with his family and his friends, which ultimately led to a reunion with Paul McCartney and a memorable jam session between the two Beatles. Pang also arranged for Julian Lennon to visit his father for the first time in almost three years. One of Pang’s photographs of Julian Lennon graces the cover of Julian’s latest album entitled “Jude.”

Lennon also went into the studio with friend Harry Nilsson during this time and produced his album “Pussy Cats.” It was during this time that Pang stayed in a rented house in Santa Monica with Lennon and fellow partiers Ringo Starr, Keith Moon (The Who) and Harry Nilsson. Several photos from this time also appear in the exhibition. Other highlights of the exhibition include the only photograph that exists of John Lennon signing the contract to dissolve the Beatles as well as one of the last known photographs of John Lennon and Paul McCartney together from March 29, 1974.
Pang has also published three books on her times with Lennon including Loving John, John Lennon – The Lost Weekend and Instamatic Karma featuring photos from her private archives.

“The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” coincides with the release of the feature film documentary “The Lost Weekend : A Love Story” on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Roku & other platforms. Watch the film’s trailer here: https://www.maypangphotography.com/lost-weekend-documentary/

Chris O’Dell worked at Apple Records in London from 1968 to 1970, an extraordinary period in music history that placed her at the center of the Beatles’ creative world. During her time at Apple, O’Dell contributed backing vocals to the Beatles’ iconic recording of “Hey Jude” and was among the select group of people on the rooftop of Apple Corps during the Beatles’ legendary rooftop performance, filmed for Let It Be.

Following her tenure at Apple, O’Dell transitioned into tour management, working with some of the most influential artists of the era, including Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Linda Ronstadt. In 1973, George Harrison wrote and recorded “Miss O’Dell,” a song inspired by their friendship.

Today, O’Dell continues to share her remarkable stories and firsthand experiences from one of music’s most transformative eras. She hosts the podcast Miss O’Dell: Abbey Road to Tulsa Time, featuring interviews with music related celebrities available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and other streaming platforms. Her documentary “Miss O’Dell” is currently streaming on Peacock, Amazon Prime & Tubi and her amazing autobiography Miss O’Dell is available on Amazon. Get all the details on MissOdell.com

“The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light, through the lens of someone who knew him intimately during one of the most creative periods of his life. Pang’s photos will be on display and available to purchase for three days only. Check out the show and meet May Pang & Chris O’Dell at Arizona Picture & Frame, 4523 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, Thursday, November 12 through Saturday, November 14, 2026.

WHO: May Pang, John Lennon’s lover and companion during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which took place from late 1973 through 1975. Chris O’Dell, Beatles Apple Records associate & Tucson resident.
WHAT: A photographic exhibition and sale entitled “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” featuring candid photos of John Lennon and friends coinciding with the streaming of the documentary on May Pang and John Lennon’s relationship “The Lost Weekend – A Love Story.”
WHEN: Thurs, Nov 12 from 11a – 6p, Fri, Nov 13 from 11:00 a – 5:00 p & Sat, Nov 14 from 11a- 4p
WHERE: Arizona Picture & Frame, 4523 E. Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712 (520) 323-7711 www.azpictureandframe.com