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

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:42 +0000

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

Top 10 John Lennon Love Songs

Stephen Lewis — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:01:37 +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

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

Dave Swanson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:47:17 +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 15:06:47 +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.

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

Dave Swanson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:42:29 +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.

New Film 'Imagines' a Life Inspired by John Lennon

Dave Lifton — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:28 +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.

John Lennon's Former Island Up for Sale

Dave Lifton — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:16:17 +0000

A small island off the west coast of Ireland that once belonged to John Lennon is up for sale. Business Week is reporting that Dorinish Island is currently on the market for 300,000 euros, approximately $384,000.

John Lennon's Killer Would Prefer to Stay in Prison

Billy Dukes — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:54:04 +0000

Last week, Mark David Chapman was denied parole for a seventh straight time since serving the minimum of his 20 year to life sentence for shooting Beatle John Lennon. That seems to be what he wants. The convicted killer says that if were granted parole he would “probably stay right where I’m at.”

Beatles-Themed Cruise to Launch in 2013

Dave Lifton — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:55:24 +0000

With music festival cruises being all the rage these days, it makes sense that there would be a cruise dedicated to the most popular group of all-time. In March 2013, the Cruise for Beatles Fans will sail from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. on the sea of green for a week-long floating celebration of all things John, Paul, George and Ringo.

John Lennon's Killer, Mark David Chapman, Denied Parole

Billy Dukes — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:36:31 +0000

For the seventh time since being convicted of killing John Lennon, Mark David Chapman has been denied parole. The New York Department of Corrections announced the ruling this morning, meaning the man who shot the Beatle on December 8, 1980 will serve at least two more years in jail.

John Lennon's Murderer Up for Parole This Week in Alden

Joe Russo — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:01:27 +0000

John Lennon’s murderer, Mark David Chapman, will meet with the parole board at Wende Correctional Facility in Alden this week. Chapman murdered the former Beatle outside his New York City apartment building, The Dakota, on December 8, 1980. Many movies and biographies have chronicled the events leading up to Lennon’s death and tried to gain [...]

Ringo Starr Says Second Generation Reincarnation of the Beatles Won't Happen

Billy Dukes — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:00:26 +0000

Three of the four sons of famous Beatles are willing to team up to honor their dads. James McCartney — son of Paul – had suggested the possibility earlier this year, adding that Sean Lennon and Dhani Harrison were fond of the idea.

Cee Lo Green Angers Fans by Imagining Different John Lennon Lyrics

Jessica Sager — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:20:08 +0000

Cee Lo Green is known for doing his own thing, from feathered costumes and defying gravity to dropping the f-bomb in every chorus of his biggest hit. But when the soulful singer changed lyrics to John Lennon‘s legendary ‘Imagine,’ fans felt like it was a ‘F— You’ to the former Beatle‘s message.

Today in Music History – John Lennon Murdered and more

Pete Colosimo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:25:13 +0000

Today marks the anniversary of several important dates in musical history. From births to deaths, recordings to happenings, some you may be aware of, some you may not. The most obvious and most known of these events is the 31st anniversary of John Lennon’s death. At 40 years old, Lennon was killed outside of his [...]

Stephen Colbert Rejoices That John Lennon May Have Been A Conservative

Jack FM Staff — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:17:44 +0000

Stephen Colbert of 'The Colbert Report' was estatic when he learned that John Lennon may have been a closet Republican.

According to a man who worked for Lennon, the musician once said he was considering voting for Ronald Reagan over Jimmy Carter. This was all the evidence Colbert needed.

This Day in History for July 6- Lennon Meets McCartney

Jack FM Staff — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:00:23 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1535 – Sir Thomas More is executed for treason against King Henry VIII of England (More info) 1785 – The dollar is unanimously chosen as the monetary unit for the United States (More info) 1885 – Louis Pasteur successfully [...]

Ono Says Lennon Would Have Loved Facebook

Staff — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:33:26 +0000

Imagine John Lennon on Facebook. Yoko Ono says it’s easy, if you try. In an interview with the UK’s “Daily Mail,” Lennon’s widow says she thinks that if her husband was still alive, he would have embraced social media. The 77-year-old adds, quote, “[John would] love Facebook. He would love the way the world has changed. [...]