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Yoko Ono Tweeted a Picture of John Lennon's Bloody Glasses in a Plea for Gun Control

Landon King — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:07:44 +0000

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.

Top 10 John Lennon Love Songs

Stephen Lewis — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:10:37 +0000

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

47 Years Ago: John Lennon "More Popular Than Jesus" Story Is Published

Dave Swanson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:09:29 +0000

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.

Album Signed by John Lennon for Killer Up For Sale

Dave Lifton — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:13:58 +0000

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 Launches New John Lennon-Inspired Fashion Line

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:31:06 +0000

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. As Spin reports, Ono originally began to sketch out a line of clothes that expressed her [...]

On This Day in 1971 – John Lennon Goes Gold

Landon King — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:58:03 +0000

On this day in 1971 the amazing album 'Imagine', by John Lennon, with the smash title track and 'Jealous Guy', was certified Gold.

Video Vault: John Lennon performing with Chuck Berry on 'The Mike Douglas Show' in 1972.

Landon King — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:58:15 +0000

Here's John Lennon and Yoko Ono playing 'Johnny B. Goode' live with Chuck Berry on 'The Mike Douglas Show' in 1972.

Kool FM Welcomes 'Starting Over-The John Lennon Experience' To the Cactus Theater

Landon King — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:39:29 +0000

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.

A Random John Lennon "To-Do" List Is Being Auctioned Off

Landon King — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:45:11 +0000

More proof that John Lennon's random stuff is worth some SERIOUS money!

On This Day – John Lennon 'Rattles' The Queen

Landon King — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:55:23 +0000

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 Inspired Steve Jobs to Strive for Perfection

Nancy Dunham — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:02:42 +0000

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.

John Lennon's Son Sean Leads Occupy Wall Street Protesters in Song

Joe Robinson — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:17:37 +0000

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.’

John Lennon's Tooth Slated for Auction

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:45:22 +0000

Beatles fans often clamor to get their hands on just about anything related to the Fab Four, but this is one piece of memorabilia that may give pause to even the most rabid collector: a tooth, purportedly pulled from the mouth of John Lennon.

Herman Cain 20 Years Ago, Singing About Pizza to the Tune of John Lennon's "Imagine" [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:48:30 +0000

Before Herman Cain was a Republican presidential candidate, he was the president and CEO of Godfather's Pizza. And someone tracked down a video of Cain at an event in Omaha, Nebraska 20 years ago singing about pizza to the tune of the John Lennon song "Imagine".

Stephen Colbert Rejoices That John Lennon May Have Been a Conservative [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:45:18 +0000

The Comedy Central personality relishes the possibility the late Beatle thought about voting for Ronald Reagan.

Yoko Ono Thinks She's an "Important Musician" [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:56:25 +0000

Yoko Ono let's her crazy hang out in a new interview with Spinner.com. She proudly reveals that she believes she's "an important musician" and gives her thoughts on the music of John Lennon. Read what else she said and see a video of this highly important artist on the next page!