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The Strokes help Yoko Ono celebrate her 75th birthday

Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

Rufus Wainwright performs at the bash in New York

The Strokes, Rufus Wainwright and David Byrne were amongst the guests helping Yoko Ono celebrate her 75th birthday last night (February 18).

Ono and John Lennon’s son, Sean Lennon, organised the party for 150 people at Joe’s Pub in New York City.

The artist and musician performed a number of her solo songs, including 'Don’t Worry Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking For Her Hand In The Snow)', backed by some of The B-52s and her son.

Rufus Wainwright then performed a song for Ono, before her birthday cake was brought out, based on her piece of art 'Play It By Trust'.


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