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    John Lennon

    Latest John Lennon news

    John Lennon shared his wisdom on how wealth and fame would impact an aspiring artist's songwriting.

    The life-changing letter John Lennon wrote to an aspiring folk singer that wasn't received until decades later

    The Beatles at the movies

    The Beatles biopics: Cast, director, release date and songs for the four upcoming movies

    The Beatles

    David Bowie? John Lennon? Paul McCartney? In a supergroup together. According to Bowie, it very nearly happened.

    The night John Lennon, Paul McCartney and David Bowie nearly formed a supergroup

    David Bowie

    The Beatles - Carnival of Light

    'Carnival of Light': The mysterious Beatles recording that still hasn't been released

    The Beatles

    The Beatles last concert at Candlestick Park

    The Beatles' last ever proper concert: The full setlist, attendance and ticket prices revealed

    The Beatles

    John Lennon

    John Lennon facts: Childhood, songs, marriages, children and death of The Beatles legend

    Hall Of Fame

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    In the 1960s, both Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney influenced pop music like few artists have done since.

    Brian Wilson on the first time he met Paul McCartney: "It really blew my mind"

    The Beach Boys

    Sting and The Beatles

    The reason Sting felt The Beatles gave him a "licence" to write songs

    The Beatles

    George Harrison in A Hard Day's Night

    How The Beatles' George Harrison coined the word "grotty" and deconstructed influencer culture in 1964

    The Beatles

    The Beatles - Christmas Records and Messages

    The Beatles' Christmas records: The story of the Fab Four's seasonal singles

    The Beatles

    John Lennon and Yoko Ono - Happy Xmas (War is Over)

    'Happy Xmas (War is Over)' by John Lennon and Yoko Ono: The making of the Christmas peace anthem

    Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime

    'Wonderful Christmastime' by Paul McCartney: The making of the divisive seasonal single

    Paul McCartney

    John Lennon was disappointed by the outcome of his 1971 Christmas single 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'.

    Why John Lennon was disappointed with the outcome of 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'

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    Giles Martin and The Beatles

    Giles Martin ranks the three most important Beatles songs: "It really touches me"

    The Beatles

    The Beatles in 1995, with Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley

    How Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison inspired the "lost" Beatles songs

    The Beatles

    Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney admits the "Paul is Dead" theory is true... in a way

    Paul McCartney

    John Lennon - "Elvis Orbison"

    When John Lennon wrote a song and said "I was doing Elvis Orbison"

    The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

    How a Rolling Stones insult inspired one of The Beatles' biggest albums

    The Beatles

    Elvis Presley and The Beatles

    The reason Paul McCartney felt betrayed by Elvis Presley

    The Beatles

    James Norton and Brian Epstein

    House of Guinness star James Norton wins major role in the new Beatles movies

    The Beatles

    The Beatles - Yesterday

    'Yesterday' by The Beatles: The making of Paul McCartney's masterpiece

    The Beatles

    Saoirse Ronan and Linda McCartney

    The Beatles movies have their Linda McCartney and it's a major star

    The Beatles

    John Lennon in the mid-1970s

    John Lennon's heartbreaking comment in an unearthed interview five years before his death

    Paul McCartney and The Beatles

    Paul McCartney just played this Beatles classic in full for the first time since 1965

    Paul McCartney

    The Beatles in 1969 and Queen

    The underappreciated Beatles song that inspired Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

    Queen

    The Beatles - Anthology 4

    The Beatles Anthology 4 WILL be available as a standalone album after fan outcry

    The Beatles

    Ray Davies and The Beatles

    Why The Kinks' Ray Davies was totally unimpressed by the best Beatles album

    The Beatles

    Paul McCartney and Slim Whitman

    The American yodeller who changed everything for Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney

    David Bowie and John Lennon

    Did David Bowie's diary hint at the hope of more John Lennon duets?

    David Bowie

    David Bowie and The Beatles

    The reason David Bowie was rejected by The Beatles' record label

    David Bowie

    Mick Fleetwood and The Beatles

    Did you know Mick Fleetwood was the brother-in-law of one of The Beatles?

    The Beatles

    Paul McCartney and Jimi Hendrix

    Did Jimi Hendrix really inspire Paul McCartney to buy his "favourite guitar"?

    Paul McCartney

    The Beatles - Free As A Bird and Real Love

    'Free as a Bird' and 'Real Love': The story of the previous "new" Beatles songs

    The Beatles

    The Beatles tease Anthology 4

    The Beatles Anthology 4 confirmed with huge new boxset - full tracklist and release dates revealed

    The Beatles

    George Harrison and The Life of Brian

    How George Harrison saved Monty Python's Life of Brian film from being axed

    TV and Film

    The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones

    The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones - in their own words

    The Beatles

    1965's best songs, ranked

    These are the 20 best songs of 1965

    Song Lists

    The Beatles broke up in 1970. Paul McCartney called it a “relief”.

    Why Paul McCartney said it was a "relief" when The Beatles broke up

    Paul McCartney

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    John Lennon

    John Lennon, a British singer-songwriter and peace activist, is best known as a founding member of The Beatles. Born in Liverpool in 1940, Lennon's songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney shaped the landscape of modern music. Hits like 'Imagine' and 'Strawberry Fields Forever' showcase his lyrical depth and innovative style. Beyond music, Lennon was a vocal advocate for peace, famously staging "bed-ins" with his wife, Yoko Ono. His solo career produced enduring songs that reflected his personal and political beliefs. Tragically, Lennon was assassinated in 1980, but his legacy endures through his music and his impact on popular culture.

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    The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star

    'Video Killed The Radio Star' by The Buggles: The making of the era-defining MTV hit

    Song Facts

    Bee Gees and their tribute band

    Bee Gees official tribute band is finally coming to the UK: Dates, venues and how to buy tickets

    Bee Gees

    The Specials

    The Specials' 10 best songs ever, ranked

    Song Facts

    The Animals - The House of the Rising Sun

    'The House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals: The making of the haunting folk blues masterpiece

    Song Facts

    Brian May, Michael Eavis, Glastonbury and the badgers

    The surprising reason Queen will never play Glastonbury Festival

    Queen

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    All 24 James Bond themes, ranked from worst to best

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    The Dave Clark Five

    The Dave Clark Five facts: Members, songs and break-up of the British Invasion legends

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    Freddie Mercury

    Freddie Mercury's ten most inspirational and amazing quotes

    Queen

    Mick Jagger and David Bowie in the mid-1970s

    The classic Rolling Stones single that features David Bowie on backing vocals

    The Rolling Stones

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