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Ringo Starr Asks ‘Every Radio Station In The World’ To Honor Late Bandmate John Lennon In This Special Way

Ringo Starr has made a request of every radio station in the world to honor his late Beatles bandmate John Lennon in a very special way. Alongside a lighthearted image of the friends taken as they sat on the bumper of a Rolls-Royce, the legendary rock ‘n’ roll drummer asked for broadcasters to play the […]

By Lucille Barilla | 2y ago

John Lennon Remembered On The 40th Anniversary Of His Death

John Lennon was remembered on the 40th anniversary of his death via an Instagram post shared by Abbey Road Studios. The studio is where Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, and John recorded some of the most iconic music of a generation as the musical group The Beatles. The quartet recorded almost all of their […]

By Lucille Barilla | 2y ago

John Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy’ Album Signed For His Killer On Night Of His Death Hits Auction Block For $400K

The album John Lennon signed for his killer hours before his death has hit the auction block. The Double Fantasy vinyl record that Lennon autographed for Mark David Chapman on the same night Chapman fatally shot the music legend is up for bid at Goldin Auctions. The shocking sale comes nearly 40 years to the […]

By Victoria Miller | 2y ago

George Harrison’s 77th Birthday Marked By Announcement Of Memorial Garden In Liverpool

George Harrison‘s 77th birthday is being marked by the announcement of a memorial garden dedicated to the legendary musician in his hometown of Liverpool, England. The Liverpool City Council and the George Harrison estate jointly released a statement regarding the project which is aiming for a 2021 debut. A new memorial woodland will open in […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

Tulsi Gabbard Remembers John Lennon: ‘Give Peace A Chance’

Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is running a campaign that focuses on ending the “forever wars” and regime-change wars she believes have come to define United States foreign policy. To commemorate the late rhythm guitarist of The Beatles, John Lennon, the Hawaii Representative took to Twitter to remember the musician and cite the lyrics to […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Paul McCartney Admits That John Lennon Only Complimented Him Once

On Sunday, Paul McCartney was the subject of a special episode of 60 Minutes originally produced last fall. During correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s time with the Beatles legend, she asked if he and John had been competitive with each other. He thought a bit and then said, “Yes, we were competitive.” McCartney qualified his statement by […]

By Jane Lasky | 4y ago

The Beatles Released Classic Single ‘Get Back’ 50 Years Ago Today In The U.S., But Too Late To Save The Band

In early 1969, several weeks after the release of their classic double album The Beatles — better known as The White Album — rock’s most important and iconic band stood on the verge of self-destruction, consumed by outside interests, legal conflicts, and simple boredom. Bass player and songwriter Paul McCartney came up with an idea […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

John Lennon Biopic ‘Nowhere Boy’ Will Become A Stage Musical

John Lennon’s biopic titled Nowhere Boy is going to be adapted for the stage as a musical, stated a news story published by Deadline. The 2009 film detailed the teenage years of Lennon, the formative and foretelling time of his life prior to becoming a member of The Beatles. Before finding his place as a […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

John Lennon’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Piano On The Auction Block

The iconic piano that John Lennon used to write the Beatles’ masterpiece album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is on the auction block, and if you have a big bank account and a place to put it, the legendary music equipment can be yours. TMZ reported that Lennon’s piano is scheduled to be auctioned […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

Watch The Beatles’ Rooftop Concert Video To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of Their Last Public Performance

On January 30, 1969, members of The Beatles gathered together on the rooftop of the Apple building on London’s Saville Row for one last concert together. The Beatles were ready to break up, having been pushed and pulled different directions as a band. They couldn’t see eye to eye on different matters and, according to […]

By Kristin Danley Greiner | 4y ago

Miley Cyrus Releases Cover Of ‘Happy Xmas (War Is Over)’ With Sean Ono Lennon

Miley Cyrus has just made your Christmas a little bit brighter with the release of a new track to add to your holiday playlist. At midnight December 14, Cyrus dropped a cover of the classic John Lennon and Yoko Ono tune “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” The twist? The collab is with none other than […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

John Lennon’s Murderer Mark David Chapman Denied Parole, Says ‘I Was Concerned That He Did Not Suffer’

Mark David Chapman, who murdered former Beatles frontman John Lennon on December 8, 1980, was denied parole for the 10th time. In the released transcript of his testimony before the parole board in August, Chapman said that he used hollow-point bullets in the assault to ensure that Lennon died quickly and did not suffer needlessly, […]

By Andrew Denny | 4y ago

Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Is U.K.’s No. 1 Album Of All-Time

With a little help from their friends, the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was just named the United Kingdom’s top studio album of all-time by the Official Charts Company, which ranks records from 1956 onward based on physical sales, downloads, and streams. The British company released its list of the nation’s 40 bestsellers […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Sean Lennon Shares Heartwarming Photo To Celebrate His & John Lennon’s Birthday

Sean Lennon shares his father’s passion for music, but Sean and John also share a birthday. To celebrate their special day, the son of the Beatles legend and Yoko Ono took to his Instagram on Tuesday to honor his father with an adorable photo of the two, as People magazine noted. Sean Lennon turned 43 […]

By Manuella Libardi | 5y ago

Paul McCartney To Release Children’s Book ‘Hey Grandude!’ In 2019

Paul McCartney just released his 18th solo album, Egypt Station, and is currently on his “Freshen Up” world tour, but music isn’t the only thing on his brain. The 76-year-old just announced that he has authored his first children’s picture book, Hey Grandude! “Basically, it’s about a character called Grandude who represents grandfathers everywhere,” explained […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

Paul McCartney Reveals Shocking John Lennon Secrets

Paul McCartney is revealing some rather shocking facts about his longtime friendship with his late Beatles collaborator John Lennon in a new interview with GQ Magazine. In an attempt to set the rumors straight, McCartney is correcting some legendary tales about the Fab Four in an interview for the publication titled “The Untold Stories of […]

By Lucille Barilla | 5y ago

John Lennon To Be Honored With Commemorative Stamp In NYC Ceremony Near Strawberry Fields

The U.S. Postal Service will honor former Beatle and music legend John Lennon on September 7, 2018, in a dedication ceremony where a stamp with Lennon’s portrait on it will be revealed. Lennon’s stamp is the USPS’ latest addition to its Music Icons series. The news that the late Beatle would be honored with his […]

By Lucille Barilla | 5y ago

John Lennon Murderer Mark David Chapman’s Latest Mugshot Revealed As He Faces 10th Parole Hearing

If you couldn’t see the height chart backdrop, you might think the parole photo of Mark David Chapman was the slightly blurry selfie of the man with crazy eyes you would definitely avoid sitting next to at the bar. But instead, the Mirror has given us the most recent mugshot of the man who notoriously […]

By Vanessa Salvia | 5y ago

Fans Rally To Keep John Lennon’s Killer In Jail, Mark David Chapman Attempts Parole For 10th Time

John Lennon’s killer is up for parole for the 10th time after fatally shooting the former Beatle outside his Manhattan apartment on December 8, 1980. Mark David Chapman is scheduled to go before New York’s parole board in what will be his 10th attempt to win release. A decision regarding Chapman’s case is expected within […]

By Lucille Barilla | 5y ago

Paul McCartney & John Lennon’s Sons Post Selfie, Beatles Fans Say ‘Let It Be’

Beatles fans are doing a double take. Nearly 40 years after the death of John Lennon, his son, Sean, posed for an epic selfie with James McCartney, the son of John’s Beatles bandmate and songwriting partner, Paul. Sean, the 42-year-old son of the late Beatles legend and Yoko Ono, posted a photo of himself as […]

By Victoria Miller | 5y ago

Yoko Ono Says Ringo Starr’s Knighthood Is Long Overdue: Here’s Why John Lennon Will Never Be Knighted By Queen

Yoko Ono thinks it’s great news that Ringo Starr has been awarded a solo knighthood by Queen Elizabeth, and she also thinks it’s about time. John Lennon’s widow offered congratulations to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr after it was announced that he will be awarded a knighthood honor for his “services to music” and his charity […]

By Victoria Miller | 5y ago

Happy Birthday, John Lennon! 5 Fab Facts You Never Knew About The Beatles Legend Who Would Be 77 Today

John Lennon, the lad from Liverpool, England, who formed the greatest and most influential band in rock music history — The Beatles — and became one of the most successful songwriters of all time, was born 77 years ago on October 9, 1940. But not only was Lennon one of the most important musicians of […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 6y ago

Beverage Company Forced To Rebrand After Yoko Ono Threatens Suit For Infringing Upon John Lennon’s Legacy

Yoko Ono, the widow of Beatles member John Lennon, wasn’t exactly saying “let it be” when a Polish beverage company appeared to have named its drinks after her late husband. When Ono heard of the lemonade drink, then called John Lemon, she threatened to sue for trademark infringement. Mr. Lemonade Alternative Drinks has agreed to […]

By Aria Teresa | 6y ago

Watch Beatles Legend John Lennon In First Solo Concert 48 Years Ago Today, ‘Live Peace In Toronto’ [Video]

The Beatles, rock’s most important and innovative band, played their final, official live concert on August 29, 1966, at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. So when Beatle John Lennon — who started the group in Liverpool, England, in 1957 — received a call on September 12, 1969, to perform live in Toronto the very next day, […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 6y ago

Watch Solo Beatle John Lennon In Final Full Live Concert 45 Years Ago Today At Madison Square Garden [Video]

About one year after The Beatles broke up, John Lennon and his wife, the Japanese-born avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, moved from his native England to New York City to start a new phase of his life and his post-Beatles solo music career. Lennon arrived in New York in August of 1971, but almost as soon […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 6y ago

Jamie Dornan Fears He Might End Up Like John Lennon After Playing Christian Grey In Fifty Shades Franchise

Jamie Dornan has been in the industry for over a decade but he is famously known for playing Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades trilogy. Although his iconic role helped him reach the pinnacle of his career, he fears that it will be the reason that will lead him to lose his life. The 35-year-old […]

By Colt Nava | 6y ago

‘Double Fantasy’ Album John Lennon Signed For His Murderer, Mark David Chapman, Is For Sale

The copy of the Double Fantasy album John Lennon autographed for his eventual killer is up for sale. The signed copy of the 1980 classic album is being brokered by Moments in Time, according to the New York Post. John Lennon signed the album for Mark David Chapman just a few hours before Chapman murdered […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Beatles John Lennon, Paul McCartney Met 60 Years Ago Today, Hear Rare Recording Made July 6, 1957 [Audio]

The Beatles, rock music’s most popular, important, and influential band, were born 60 years ago today — on July 6, 1957, when two Liverpool teenagers named John Winston Lennon and James Paul McCartney met for the first time, at a church fundraising fair in the Liverpool, England, suburb of Woolton. The 16-year-old Lennon’s “skiffle” group […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 6y ago

Paul McCartney Regrets That The Beatles Split Up

Paul McCartney has admitted he still harbors regrets about how The Beatles split up, confessing that the added complications of the business side of the music industry ultimately led to an “ugly” and “untidy” parting. The Liverpudlian was recently asked about any regrets that he has regarding his long and storied musical career, which provoked […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 6y ago

John Lennon, Yoko Ono Co-Wrote ‘Imagine’: Music Publishers Group Gives Overdue Credit To Japanese Artist

A John Lennon-Yoko Ono love story movie is in the works and a music publishers group finally gives the Japanese artist credit for the song “Imagine.” After 46 years of being known as a Lennon song, National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) Centennial Song Awardee “Imagine” is now being dubbed as one which was co-written by […]

By Erika Miranda | 6y ago

The Beatles ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Reissue Could Fix George Martin’s 50-Year Mistake

The Beatles iconic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, celebrates its 50th anniversary this June, and a rumored reissue of the 1967 classic could contain two songs that were essential to the band’s career, but never made it onto the original release. The Beatles official Twitter and Facebook accounts recently teased that something is […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Robbie Williams Says He’s One Of Many Who Have Taken Drugs At Buckingham Palace

Robbie Williams has never tried to hide his use of marijuana, and he’s now revealed that he once got high at Buckingham Palace. The Huffington Post reported that back in 2012, Williams was just one of many big-name acts who were selected to perform at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert. Robbie Williams says he smoked […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

Yoko Ono To Produce New Film About Relationship With John Lennon

Yoko Ono will be producing a new film about her relationship with John Lennon, according to Deadline. The new John and Yoko film does not yet have a name, but screenwriter Anthony McCarten, who penned the Stephen Hawking biopic, The Theory of Everything, has been chosen to write the script. Co-producing the movie with Ono […]

By Rob Cotton | 6y ago

Paul McCartney Died In Car Crash 50 Years Ago, Says Conspiracy Theory

Paul McCartney died just over 50 years ago, according to Newser. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, marked the 50th anniversary of McCartney’s death. Well, at least according to one of the craziest conspiracy theories of all time. Jan. 7, 1967 – accident involving McCartney's mini Cooper led to first Paul is dead hoax. pic.twitter.com/FFyPjjACEH — History […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

‘Most Hated Song of All Time’ Is About Peace

It’s only fitting that in an election year that has opponents running off of the extreme dislike for one another that the “most-hated song of all time” would be about peace. According to a New York Post, that is the exact feelings that are brought about when hearing John Lennon’s most popular solo song of […]

By Chad Mitchell | 7y ago

‘The Lennon Report’ Unveils Truth To Commemorate John Lennon’s Birthday

Nearly 36 years ago was when the world was robbed of a legend, John Lennon. Today, let’s commemorate his birthday by learning the whole truth about how his death really happened with The Lennon Report, a drama-slash-documentary that re-creates the events of John Lennon’s untimely demise. If John Lennon were still alive today, he would […]

By Jovi Figueroa | 7y ago

Do Zayn Malik And John Lennon Fit The One Direction And Beatles Comparison

One Direction has frequently been compared to The Beatles, largely due to their overwhelming popularity among young girls. Beatlemania, is certainly back, in the form of 1D frenzy. Then there is the fact that both bands came from Britain then took America and eventually the entire world by storm. But the similarities do not stop […]

By Kim McLendon | 7y ago

The Killer Of John Lennon Shares New Details About Murder, Denied Parole For Ninth Time

Mark David Chapman gunned down Beatles legend John Lennon in cold blood. In a new interview, the murderer claims that he almost left one bullet to use on himself. However, although he had the ability to kill the talented star as John and Yoko were returning home to their home across from Central Park, after […]

By Jessica Dafoe | 7y ago

Paul McCartney Is A Legend, But He Almost Quit Music After The Beatles Breakup

Paul McCartney is now a legend but confesses that after the Beatles broke up, depression hit hard. The band started out in Liverpool in 1960 and continued going strong until 1970. Although the breakup resulted from business differences, McCartney said he still faltered and wasn’t sure what he would do with the rest of his […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 7y ago

Watch The Beatles’ Paul McCartney Play Beatles Hit For The First Time In Decades, McCartney’s First Time Performing Song As A Solo Artist [Video]

Years after The Beatles have broken up, Paul McCartney still remains one of the more visible faces of the band. “Macca,” as he’s sometimes referred to, has been featured on songs with artists as diverse as Rihanna, Kanye West, and Dave Grohl. Now, McCartney can be seen performing the Beatles hit “Hard Day’s Night,” live, […]

By Kevin Carneglia | 7y ago

The ‘Fifth Beatle’ Dies: Did John Lennon Really Slam George Martin For Taking Too Much Credit For The Group’s Sound?

As the music world mourns the “Fifth Beatle” George Martin, who passed away yesterday at the age of 90, one somewhat unpleasant little story currently doing the rounds is how John Lennon once snarled that the legendary producer took too much credit for the music of The Beatles. George Martin was renowned worldwide as one […]

By Tim Butters | 7y ago

Rare Record That ‘Sparked The Beatles’ Success’ To Be Auctioned Next Month

A rare doubled-sided record described as “a Holy Grail item” for collectors of Beatles vinyl memorabilia is set to be auctioned March 22 at Omega Auctions in Warrington, and expected to fetch £10,000 ($14,000+). BBC News reports that the 1962 10-inch record of “Till There Was You” and “Hello Little Girl” lay forgotten in the […]

By Ny MaGee | 7y ago

Lock Of John Lennon’s Hair Sold For $35,000 On Auction In Dallas

A four-inch lock of former Beatles member, John Lennon’s hair just went under the hammer for a startling $35,000 at an auction in Dallas, Texas. The Inquisitr recently reported on the fact that a clipping from John Lennon’s hair was going up for auction and speculated on just how much it would fetch. While the […]

By Anne Sewell | 7y ago

35 Years After His Death, John Lennon’s Muse Receives NME Lifetime Inspiration Award, Releases New Remix Album

February has been a busy month for Yoko Ono. 35 years after her husband’s violent death on a cold New York night in December 1980, John Lennon’s favorite muse proves that she is still a creative force to be reckoned with. According to ITV News, Yoko Ono received a New Musical Express Lifetime Inspiration Award […]

By Kaanii Powell Cleaver | 7y ago

John Lennon’s Lock Of Hair Up For Bidding, How Much Would You Pay?

Memorabilia from musicians can be sold for thousands of dollars at auctions, but how much money would you pay for a lock of hair? Not just anyone’s hair, of course. This lock of hair selling at an auction is none other than John Lennon’s hair. According to Heritage Auctions, the lock of hair being sold […]

By Jean Mendoza | 7y ago

This Day In History December 8: John Lennon Is Murdered [Video]

Today is the 35th anniversary of the death of John Lennon. On December 8, 1980, John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono were at their home in New York City with Annie Leibovitz. Leibovitz was a photographer for Rolling Stone magazine. She wanted to get a picture of John Lennon for the cover of the […]

By Louis Babcock | 7y ago

Justin Bieber Is Slaying: Equals Madonna’s 30-Year Record, 3 Top Five’s In U.S. & U.K Charts

Justin Bieber can’t stop breaking records. Hot on the heels of Purpose landing the biggest album sales debut by a male artist this year and becoming the youngest artist with six No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, the 21-year-old has broken more records in the U.K. and U.S this week. In the U.K. […]

By Page Mackinley | 7y ago

John Lennon Tribute Show: Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson, Eric Church To Perform

John Lennon, musical legend and former Beatle, would have turned 75-years-old this past October. In memoriam, a group of his musical admirers, along with Rolling Stone, are doing something very special. As reported by CMT, on December 5 a tribute concert will take place at Madison Square Garden to celebrate Lennon’s life and music. AMC […]

By Laura Alexander | 7y ago

John Lennon’s Death: New Revelations Question Previous Reports About What Happened In The ER

As we get ready to mark the 35th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, questions have arisen about what exactly happened when the former Beatles member was rushed to the hospital after getting shot at his New York City apartment. The facts in the case that shook the world are well-known. On the evening of December […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

Happy Birthday John Lennon: The Musician Who Imagined A Better World

Happy Birthday, John Lennon! It is exactly 75 years to the day Julia Lennon gave birth to the man who would not only go on to become a dreamboat for millions of music fans across the world, but would also embed himself firmly in popular imagination as the musician who dared to “Imagine.” It would […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 8y ago

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