March 22, 2013 I think we all know where Yoko Ono stands on the issue of gun control. But she drove the point home on Wednesday by Tweeting a picture of John Lennon bloody glasses. Wednesday would have been their 44th wedding anniversary.
The generalized argument when discussing the Beatles' principal songwriters is that Paul McCartney wrote the ballads, and John Lennon penned the rockers. Upon closer inspection of Lennon’s impressive discography, it’s obvious that Lennon could write a beautiful sentiment with the b
On March 4, 1966, an article appeared in the London Evening Standard that would cause an uproar and ripple for some time. Journalist Maureen Cleave was doing a series entitled 'How Does a Beatle Live?' and her encounter with John Lennon provided controversy that spread far beyond the London paper.
We realize this piece of news borders on tasteless, but one of the most macabre pieces of rock memorabilia in history is for sale. NME is reporting that the copy of John Lennon's 1980 album 'Double Fantasy' that he signed for Mark David Chapman hours before the ex-Beatle was killed by Chapman, is being auctioned off. And it is of a sad coincidence that this news arrived on the anniversary of that tragic event.
Yoko Ono demonstrated that she is every bit as talented at fashion design as she is in her musical pursuits with the launch of her new John Lennon-inspired fashion line on Tuesday night (Nov. 27) in New York City.
October 1, 2012 On this day in 1971 the amazing album 'Imagine', by John Lennon, with the smash title track and 'Jealous Guy', was certified Gold.
August 21, 2012 Here's John Lennon and Yoko Ono playing 'Johnny B. Goode' live with Chuck Berry on 'The Mike Douglas Show' in 1972.
April 17, 2012 IMAGINE... getting a chance to see a musical legend up front and personal in a live concert atmosphere. "Starting Over" the Lennon Experience creates a Fantasy Rock concert with John... after the Beatles. Performing his solo career hits as well as the Beatle blockbusters. Truly a memorable experience for all Beatle & John fans.
November 29, 2011 More proof that John Lennon's random stuff is worth some SERIOUS money!
November 4, 2011 On this day in 1963, the Beatles played a Royal Command Performance in front of British royalty in London. This was the show where John Lennon said, "Will people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? All the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry." See a clip of Lennon's famous royal jab on the next page!
John Lennon‘s creativity and work ethic didn’t just help ensure the Beatles‘ music was legendary, it also inspired Apple’s recently deceased co-founder Steve Jobs to strive for perfection within his company, according to an authorized biography of the visionary by Walter Isaacson.
The Occupy Wall Street movement got a little entertainment from the son of a Beatle earlier this week when Sean Lennon descended on the encampment with some friends to offer up an inspiring revolutionary ditty for the masses. What did the son of John Lennon, and his buddies perform: ‘Power to the People?’ Nope. ‘Imagine?’ Not exactly. Try Madonna’s ode to unhindered capitalism, ‘Material Girl.’
