ono went to london with cox and kyoko during 1966, to promote her career as an artist. john lennon, who was a member of the beatles, went to one of her art shows. he enjoyed the (fantasy-like) quality of her work. ono and lennon became friends, and later lovers, as each lost interest in their spouses. lennon wanted them to be together as much as possible. he broke a rule the beatles had never to bring a wife or girlfriend to their recording sessions. he brought her along anytime he could. they were married in march 1969, after they were both divorced.