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1965 Ferrari 330GT Belonging to John Lennon Going Up For Auction

Wes Glinsmann — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:05:02 +0000

John Lennon got his driver’s license just after The Beatles had become the biggest band in the world. So it’s probably not a surprise that his first ride was a little fancier than yours. Lennon’s first car will be going up on the auction block in July. In February 1965, The Beatles had just finished [...]

40 Years Ago: John Lennon Ordered to Leave the US by Immigration Authorities

Dave Swanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:31:17 +0000

On March 23, 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by US immigration authorities to leave the United States. He was given 60 days to do so. The reason given for the deportation stemmed from his conviction in 1968 in England for possession of marijuana; however, as we now know, it had more to do with the Nixon administration's general fear of Lennon, his political views and his influence. Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was, however, granted permanent residence at the time.

Yoko Ono Urges New Gun Control Laws

Jeff Giles — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:41:47 +0000

Since John Lennon was shot and killed on Dec. 8, 1980, his widow Yoko Ono has devoted herself to campaigning for stricter gun control legislation -- so it's only fitting that yesterday (March 21), Ono celebrated what should have been their 44th wedding anniversary by issuing a poignant reminder of what's at stake in the ongoing battle over our interpretation of the Second Amendment.

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 — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:46:29 +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.

Multiple John Lennons Involved in Brazilian Crime Wave

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:17:41 +0000

John Lennon was known for having more than his fair share of brushes with the law while he was alive, but this is ridiculous. The U.K.’s Daily Mail reports that no fewer than four men named John Lennon have been involved in a recent Brazilian crime wave — with one of them even turning up [...]

New Film 'Imagines' a Life Inspired by John Lennon

Dave Lifton — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:57:28 +0000

Classic rockers are featuring quite a bit in the plots of movies these days. Last month, 'Not Fade Away,' a film about New Jersey teenagers inspired by the Rolling Stones to form a band, opened in theaters. This spring will see the beginning of production on 'Imagine,' in which a musician receives a letter of encouragement from John Lennon.

44 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Two Virgins' Seized by Police

Dave Lifton — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:49:07 +0000

It's arguably the most controversial album cover in rock history, and, if authorities in New Jersey had their way 44 years ago, every last one of them would be destroyed.

On Jan. 2, 1969, 30,000 copies of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's ‘Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins’ were seized by police at Newark Airport on the grounds that its cover photograph was deemed pornographic.

Album Signed by John Lennon for Killer Up For Sale

Dave Lifton — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:07:58 +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 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:07:06 +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 [...]

John Lennon, George Harrison and Elvis Presley on List of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

Dave Lifton — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:31:55 +0000

It's often been said that death can be the ultimate career move. But for our most iconic celebrities, the money can keep rolling into their estate long after they've gone. A new list from Forbes tracks the top-earning dead celebrities, with some classic rockers placing high on the list.

Colombian Drug Lord Had Awful John Lennon Statue

Dave Lifton — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:14:37 +0000

As one of the founders of the infamous Medellin drug cartel, Carlos Lehder holds a distinct, if unintentional, place in rock history. However, it has recently been discovered by Buzzfeed that Lehder has returned the favor to the rock world in a cringeworthy manner. Apparently, he erected an awful statue of John Lennon in the courtyard of a German-themed resort he owned in Pereira, Colombia in the early-1980s.

John Lennon Lashes Out at Paul McCartney in Newly Published Letter From 1971

Dave Lifton — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:00:47 +0000

Today (Oct. 9) would have been John Lennon's 72nd birthday, and with it comes the publication of a new book, 'The John Lennon Letters.' the publication contains nearly 300 letters written by Lennon during his lifetime, giving an unfiltered and uncensored look at one of the most written-about figures of the past 50 years.

Casper Says No Parole For Mark David Chapman

Jon Michaels — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:30:17 +0000

The news of Mark David Chapman's impending parole hearing (7th) sometime this week, I thought it was a good time to see how fans of John Lennon felt about the killer maybe getting paroled.

Mark David Chapman To Face Parole Board For The 7th Time This Week [VIDEO]-[POLL]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:15:30 +0000

Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life after pleading guilty to second-degree murder of John Lennon, outside Lennon's apartment in Manhattan on December 8th, 1980.

Beatles & Queen Come Together For Some Fat Bottomed Girls [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:17:45 +0000

The Beatles and Queen two iconic British bands have been blended together in seamless fashion for a great version of “Come Together,” and “Fat Bottomed Girls.” True epicness as two legendary sounds are made into one. The question being what would John Lennon and Freddie Mercury would think of this amazing video. Checkout the video [...]

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 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:17:37 +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 15:00:22 +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.

Sir Paul Marries For The Third Time

Jon Michaels — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:15:36 +0000

Sir Paul McCartney has tied the knot for the third time. On Sunday he wed Nancy Shevell at Marylebone Town Hall in London.