Bring the music of John Lennon back to Strawberry Fields
ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
One recent Sunday afternoon in June, musicians were issued a summons for playing music at Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York City.
This was not the first time it happened. On several other occasions, musicians were fined for playing the music of John Lennon and The Beatles, while visitors from all over the world were listening and enjoying the music at Strawberry Fields, the place dedicated to John Lennon, one of the greatest musicians of our time.
The fines range from $50 to $200, which is a heavy burden for most musicians, and an unreasonable penalty for persons who are only playing music, not committing crimes.
We understand that the Central Park Conservancy, NYC Parks Dept. and NYPD are just doing their jobs. Strawberry Fields is currently designated as "Quiet Zone" where musical instruments are prohibited, along with radios, running, rollerblading, and bike riding.
We feel that playing music at Strawberry Fields during reasonable hours, at reasonable volume, is not only harmless, but actually spreads love and joy among people. The "Imagine" mosaic is one of the top tourist attractions in NYC. Whether they are visitors just strolling through Central Park or John Lennon fans from around the world making a pilgrimage to Strawberry Fields, people have been touched by the music at Strawberry Fields. Visitors listen, sing along, their children dancing at their feet, and it becomes a very special part of their visit to New York City.
We are asking Mayor Bloomberg, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Central Conservancy and Ms. Yoko Ono: Please allow the music of John Lennon & The Beatles at Strawberry Fields during reasonable hours on the weekends by reconsidering the "Quiet Zone" rule and introducing a "Quiet Zone Time".
If you feel the same way, please sign the petition. Please tell your family and friends about this petition. People throughout the United States and around the world can sign our online petition here at The Petition Site.
Love and Peace,
Musicians and Friends who love John Lennon & The Beatles
July 2009
ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
One recent Sunday afternoon in June, musicians were issued a summons for playing music at Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York City.
This was not the first time it happened. On several other occasions, musicians were fined for playing the music of John Lennon and The Beatles, while visitors from all over the world were listening and enjoying the music at Strawberry Fields, the place dedicated to John Lennon, one of the greatest musicians of our time.
The fines range from $50 to $200, which is a heavy burden for most musicians, and an unreasonable penalty for persons who are only playing music, not committing crimes.
We understand that the Central Park Conservancy, NYC Parks Dept. and NYPD are just doing their jobs. Strawberry Fields is currently designated as "Quiet Zone" where musical instruments are prohibited, along with radios, running, rollerblading, and bike riding.
We feel that playing music at Strawberry Fields during reasonable hours, at reasonable volume, is not only harmless, but actually spreads love and joy among people. The "Imagine" mosaic is one of the top tourist attractions in NYC. Whether they are visitors just strolling through Central Park or John Lennon fans from around the world making a pilgrimage to Strawberry Fields, people have been touched by the music at Strawberry Fields. Visitors listen, sing along, their children dancing at their feet, and it becomes a very special part of their visit to New York City.
We are asking Mayor Bloomberg, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Central Conservancy and Ms. Yoko Ono: Please allow the music of John Lennon & The Beatles at Strawberry Fields during reasonable hours on the weekends by reconsidering the "Quiet Zone" rule and introducing a "Quiet Zone Time".
If you feel the same way, please sign the petition. Please tell your family and friends about this petition. People throughout the United States and around the world can sign our online petition here at The Petition Site.
Love and Peace,
Musicians and Friends who love John Lennon & The Beatles
July 2009
This petition calls for the reconsideration the "Quiet Zone" rule at Strawberry Fields, Central Park in New York City.
We love music of John Lennon & The Beatles, and we love listening their music at Strawberry Fields, the place dedicated to one of the greatest musicians of our time, John Lennon.
We, the undersigned, feel that the "Quiet Zone" rule at Strawberry Fields should be reconsidered, allowing musicians to play there during reasonable hours on the weekends.
My friends and I want to visit Strawberry fields in Dec 2010. We're hoping for a musical tribute to John Lennon to make our weekend a memorable one.
The world would die without music. It is in our souls and the Beatles are a huge part of that . People love hearing live music in parks. That's what it's all about!
Signed in memory of my brother Thom Manno
Last Sunday- October 25, 2009, I, and a friend from Tennessee visited Strawberry Fields. David keenly wanted to walk in Central Park. An American and a life long Beatles Fan, loved listening to a group jamming Beatles songs in twilight, right into the night...but they were set in a corner by Central Park West- on a road by passing vehicles...yet there were complete strangers of all hues and countries represented there, and some would step up on to the 'side walk', yet, similingly were handed a mike and welcomed to join in... If one New York Administration have dedicated 3.5 Acres of Central Park, and $1million of Yoko Ono to honor John Lennon, extending to like minded peoples' desire of One World- and World's People can 'Imagine there's no countries; Imagine all the people, Sharing all the world...;Imagine there's no heaven; No hell below us; Above us only sky; Nothing to kill or die for; And no religion too... A part of World's Central Park and its very Imagine Mosaic traveled all the way from Naples in Italy- By the enchantment of One Person for singing Love for ALL- Why should NYC not spread Free Will? Perhaps One Day You too, may say that I'm a dreamer; But I'm and will not be the only one; And I hope Someday (soon) you'll join us... Like the very Statute of Liberty. America has come to represent world's desires of Liberty and Freedom. Like America's and World's Peoples therein, who came and still come from all over the World to now a Nation, which was once without Boundaries. Let the desires of Peoples enchant you; to Enjoy and Share and spread Love - the very reason Strawberry Fields was Created for. It is not hard to Imagine, if you try...
I visited Strawberry Fields just last weekend, and there were musicians playing Beatles songs, even though they knew that they might be arrested at any time. It was a very inspirational time for me, as I grew up with the Beatles, and knew every song! Singing Beatles songs should never be a crime, especially there. Thanks!
I am a local musician, who has gone to Strawberry Fields on several occasions to listen to and play the music of the Beatles. It's ridiculous that this area of Central Park would be considered a "quiet zone" and outrageous that musicians would be issued fines for playing music here. Michael Bloomberg, please grow a heart and allow this music to be sung freely!
I think playing John Lennon's music at Strawberry Fields would just be a way to let people gather and continue to honor the memory of John Lennon....I hope his ideas continue to grow....
Yes!
Yes, I went there on John Lennon's birthday, and it was one of our great NY experiences.
I have been to Strawberry Fields on many occasions.
Let the music play.
I've never been to Strawberry Fields, but I believe one day, there could be peace on earth, if only we let it happen. People are singing for peace. Let them sing!
I happened to be there on Oct 9 this year and was pleasantly surprised by the singing. I ended up staying for about an hour and the Meetles' music filled me with love and comradery toward my fellow man.
The Beatles are Genius. Let their music be heard.
