John Lennon

Biography

Born 10/09/1940

A founding member of the Beatles, and half of one of the most celebrated and influential writing teams in the history of rock and roll, John Lennon was a musician, writer and political activist whose tragic death elevated him to iconic status in pop culture circles around the world. Lennon brought...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received Grammy for Best Long-Form Music Video
  • In 1991, received The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
  • In 1981, received Grammy for Album of the Year

Highlights

  • In 1980, Shot to death by deranged fan, Mark David Chapman, outside of NYC home on December 8
  • In 1976, Given resident status in US after years of wrangling with State Department
  • In 1974, Last public performance (November 28) at Madison Square Garden

Family & Companions

  • Fred Lennon: father (separated from John's mother c. 1943)
  • Julia Lennon: mother (killed in a traffic accident in 1957)

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