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John Lennon

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John Lennon, born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England, was a British singer, songwriter, and peace activist. He co-founded The Beatles, one of the most influential and best-selling bands in music history, alongside Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Lennon was known for his wit, rebellious spirit, and ability to write profound, emotionally resonant songs. Some of his most iconic works with The Beatles include "Imagine," "Strawberry Fields Forever," and "Come Together." After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon pursued a successful solo career and became a symbol of peace and anti-war activism. His song "Imagine" is an anthem for world peace. Lennon was tragically assassinated in New York City on December 8, 1980, by Mark David Chapman. Eric Koch / Anefo/commons.wikimedia.org/ Background: bluestork/shutterstock.com
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Life Classification : Musician , Activist
Life Id : PL2412009903619
Verified Name : john-lennon
Life Type : Person Life
Birth : 1939-Oct-09
Age : 86 years
Life Editor(s) : History Editorial Network (HEN)
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Created On: 2024-09-25 | Updated On: 2025-11-14
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Lennon’s voice described as one of the best pop voices, with a rasping, brooding quality
Lennon’s long-lost guitar was discovered and auctioned for $2.9 million
The Beatles: Get Back - Himself (Documentary)
John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky - Himself (Documentary)
The singer John Lennon in Grevin museum of the wax
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - Himself (Documentary)
LennoNYC - Himself (Documentary)
The Life and Music of a Legend
Ranked 5th in Rolling Stone's '100 Greatest Singers of All Time'
All Together Now - Himself (Documentary)
Ranked 38th in Rolling Stone's '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'
I Met the Walrus - Himself (voice) (Short film, recorded 1969)
FBI releases final 10 documents from Lennon's file
John & Yoko: Give Peace a Song - Himself (Documentary)
The U.S. vs. John Lennon - A Documentary portrait of the artist as a political activist.
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band ranked 22nd on Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums of All Time'
Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon - Himself (Remastered music video collection)
BBC Poll Ranks British Icon Top 10
Jon Wiener published Gimme Some Truth: The John Lennon FBI Files, revealing FBI’s surveillance
Yoko Ono reflects on a year of protests, music, and hope for peace.
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus - Himself (Concert film from 1968)
The Beatles Anthology - Himself (Documentary mini-series)
Lennon posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit - Himself (Documentary)
Imagine: John Lennon - Himself (Documentary)
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today - Himself (Documentary)
Lennon posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Compleat Beatles - Himself (Documentary)
Lennon received the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music
Imagine' hit number one in the UK after his death
John Lennon won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Double Fantasy
Tragic Death in NYC
Murdered in New York City
Released album 'Double Fantasy'
Released single '(Just Like) Starting Over'
Sailed to Bermuda and wrote material for 'Double Fantasy'
The Day the Music Died - Himself (Documentary)
Music Break in Tokyo for Parental Focus
All You Need Is Love: The Story of Popular Music - Himself (Documentary mini-series)
Documentary explores tragic impact of music icon's sudden death.
Inaugural Ball for Jimmy Carter Presidency
Wrote and performed 'Cookin' (In the Kitchen of Love)' for Ringo's album
Lennon's Permanent Residency Status Confirmed
A Look at Chelsea Girls with Andy Warhol
Exploring Chelsea Girls: A Documentary with Andy Warhol
Lennon and McCartney watched SNL together but didn’t go on the show
Birth of Sean Lennon, John's only child with Yoko Ono
Appeals court blocks deportation on political grounds
Lennon and host Tom Snyder from the television programme Tomorrow.
Salute to the Beatles: A Timeless Tribute (Documentary)
Five-Year Hiatus from Music Industry Begins
John Lennon’s relationship with May Pang ended, reuniting with Yoko Ono
Harrison Sought Ford's Help with Lennon's Deportation
Lennon reconnected with McCartney and considered playing music together again
Lennon's separation and reconciliation with Ono: The 'Lost Weekend' period.
A Reunion at Disneyland with Julian Lennon
Life at the Dakota in New York City
Relationship with John Lennon's 'Lost Weekend' Partner: May Pang
John Lennon and May Pang returned to Manhattan and reconnected with Julian
Lennon and Ono announced the formation of Nutopia and sought political asylum in the U.S.
Lennon ordered to leave U.S. within 60 days
Ten for Two: The John Sinclair Freedom Rally - Himself (Documentary)
Imagine - Himself (Music film special)
Eat the Document - Himself (Documentary)
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Present the One-to-One Concert - Himself (Concert special)
Album Released: 'Some Time in New York City'.
Deportation proceedings initiated against Lennon for anti-war activism
Iconic composition: Lennon's 'Imagine' on the piano, his most famous solo work.
Sweet Toronto - Himself (Concert film)
Up Your Legs Forever - Producer, director
The Museum of Modern Art Show - Himself (Documentary short)
Up Your Legs Forever - Producer, director
Erection - Short film, producer, director
Moved to New York City
John and Yoko moved to New York City
Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family - Himself (Documentary)
Clock - Himself / Singer (Music, writer, producer, director)
Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family - Himself (Documentary)
Erection - Short film, producer, director
Celebrity interviews on popular talk show.
Sweet Toronto - Himself (Concert film)
The Museum of Modern Art Show - Himself (Documentary short)
Multitalented Musician: Clock - Singer, Music Writer, Producer, Director
Fly - Short film, writer, producer, director
Released debut solo album 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band'
Apotheosis - Himself (Short film, writer, producer, director)
Short Film about a Director's Journey Making 'Fly'
Short Film Portrays Creative Freedom
Freedom - Short film, music, writer, producer, director
3 Days in the Life - Himself (Documentary)
The Rise of a Multitalented Creator: Apotheosis.
Three days chronicling John Lennon's life through interviews, music, and personal footage.
Let It Be - Himself (Documentary, executive producer as The Beatles)
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Story
Released 'Give Peace a Chance'
Personal Assistant to Lennon and Ono: May Pang's Start
Lennon's Gibson Les Paul Junior in Solo Career
Lennon's MBE return in protest of British conflict involvement
Peaceful bed-in protest for peace and love.
Self-Portrait: A Short Film by the Multi-Talented Creator
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