May Pang

May Pang began her accomplished career in the music industry as a song plugger before joining ABKCO Records as a receptionist in 1970. Her role swiftly expanded to assist John Lennon and Yoko Ono with avant-garde film projects, ‘Up Your Legs Forever’ and ‘Fly,’ in December 1970. This pivotal work led to a permanent position as their personal assistant, notably coordinating Ono’s acclaimed ‘This Is Not Here’ art show at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, New York, on October 9, 1971, an event attended by figures such as Ringo Starr and Phil Spector. During 1973, Pang became instrumental in John Lennon’s creative and personal life during a period he termed his ‘Lost Weekend.’ She accompanied Lennon to Los Angeles in October 1973 to promote his ‘Mind Games’ album, where she was integral to his subsequent recording projects, including his classic rock ‘n’ roll songs and the production of Harry Nilsson’s ‘Pussy Cats’ album.

Her work continues to captivate audiences, with her photography collection, ‘The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang,’ featured in touring exhibitions globally. In 2022, her life and contributions were chronicled in the critically acclaimed documentary ‘The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.’ Alongside her writing and photographic endeavors, Pang is also an accomplished jewelry designer, creating stainless-steel feng shui pieces, further showcasing her multifaceted career as a music executive, author, and artist.