John Lennon

English singer and songwriter, founding member of the Beatles

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John Winston Ono Lennon was an English singer, songwriter and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, Yoko Ono. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon continued as a solo artist.

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The Beatles' first contract with Brian Epstein to be auctioned

Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Pete Best signed the document on 24 January 1962,
BBC News - Published on June 14, 2019

Lennon's Beatles album sells for £180k

The "butcher" album cover caused outrage for showing the band covered in raw meat and decapitated dolls.
BBC News - Published on May 10, 2019

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Elton John talks highlights and health scares as autobiography hits shelves

Music Legend Elton John has been reflecting on his life and career in a wide-ranging interview to coincide with the release of his first and only autobiography, 'Me'. Francesca Lynagh reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:59Published 3 days ago

Elton John talks highlights and heath scares as autobiography hits shelves

Music Legend Elton John has been reflecting on his life and career in a wide-ranging interview to coincide with the release of his first and only autobiography, 'Me'. Francesca Lynagh reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 3 days ago

Strawberry Field's gates open to the public

Beatles fans will be able to follow in the footsteps of John Lennon as the grounds of the children's home which inspired Strawberry Fields Forever are opened to the public. From Saturday, visitors will..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on September 13, 2019

Leonard Cohen: Statue of late singer-songwriter unveiled in Vilnius, Lithuania

Both of Cohen's grandfathers hailed from Lithuania, but he never visited the country himself. Statues of Frank Zappa and John Lennon, neither of whom have ties to the country, are also a big tourist..

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:20Published on September 12, 2019