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"John Winston Ono Lennon", MBE (9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980), was an English songwriter, singer, musician, graphic artist, author and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as one of the founders of The Beatles. Lennon and Paul McCartney formed a critically acclaimed and commercially successful partnership writing songs for The Beatles and other artists. Lennon, with his cynical edge and knack for introspection, and McCartney, with his storytelling optimism and gift for melody, complemented each other. In his solo career, Lennon wrote and recorded songs such as 'Imagine' and 'Give Peace a Chance'. ....more

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John Lennon's McCartney fantasy

Sep 12, 2008, 9:50 GMT

John Lennons McCartney fantasy
John Lennon had gay fantasies about Sir Paul McCartney, a new book claims. ... more

Kate Winslet to star in John Lennon biopic

Aug 29, 2008, 11:00 GMT

Kate Winslet to star in John Lennon biopic
Kate Winslet is set to star in a new film about John Lennon. ... more

The Beatles' first contract up for auction

Aug 13, 2008, 11:00 GMT

The Beatles' historic first record contract is up for auction. ... more

Liam Gallagher pens Lennon tribute for new Oasis album

Aug 8, 2008, 10:00 GMT

Liam Gallagher pens Lennon tribute for new Oasis album
Liam Gallagher has written a tribute to John Lennon on the new Oasis album. ... more

Paul and Ringo stop Beatles film 'Let It Be'

Jul 30, 2008, 10:10 GMT

Paul and Ringo stop Beatles film Let It Be
Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have stopped the release of Beatles film 'Let It Be'. ... more

John Lennon's hair auction

Oct 31, 2007, 7:30 GMT

John Lennons hair auction
A lock of John Lennon's hair is being auctioned off. ... more

John Lennon's feather message

Oct 16, 2007, 12:30 GMT

John Lennons feather message
John Lennon has visited his son Julian Lennon from beyond the grave. ... more

Beatles’ ‘Help’ comes to DVD

Sep 21, 2007, 20:34 GMT

Beatles’ ‘Help’ comes to DVD
Apple Corps Ltd have announced the eagerly anticipated DVD release of The Beatles’ second feature film ‘Help!’ on October 30th (October 29th ROW) which will be marketed and distributed by EMI Music.  ... more

Lennon solo content introduced on iTunes

Aug 15, 2007, 14:49 GMT

While long-standing fans of legendary pop-combo The Beatles are still patiently waiting for the band’s music catalogue to appear online (for legal download), a degree of musical respite has been revealed today that may make the waiting a tad easier. ... more

Album Review: Various Artists - 'Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to save Darfur'

Jun 21, 2007, 16:33 GMT

Album Review: Various Artists - Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to save Darfur
I suppose that it’s some kind of instant karma that Amnesty International is using covers of John Lennon songs in its campaign to end the genocide in Darfur.  ... more

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