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Allan Tannenbaum enjoyed a career in music photography that blossomed throughout the '70s and '80s

One of Tannenbaum's most unforgettable memories is spending time with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, during the final weeks of Lennon's life

The photographer spoke with PEOPLE about his role in ACC Art Books' Elton John: Icon , and also shared his story with the iconic musician

A twist of fate for one photographer led him to spend significant time with John Lennon in the last weeks of his life.

Allan Tannenbaum was an emerging rock photographer in New York City in 1975. While spending time with the managing editor of Soho News , where he'd recently been hired, the photographer jumped at the chance to meet the rock legend.

Speaking with PEOPLE about his contributions to

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