First 720 built. N7201U was sold to Contemporary Entertainment, owned by singer Bobby Sherman and his manager, Ward Sylvester, in January 1973. It was first painted in a gold and black livery and christened "The Starship". As a VIP transport, it was used by rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan and Elton John. John Lennon, Frank Sinatra, and Cher were passengers at one time or another. It was last chartered by Peter Frampton for the "Frampton Comes Alive" tour - Information from thisdayinaviation/powerpop.blog (photographer unknown)
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