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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''John Lennon''' was a British musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beatles and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music. He was also a peace activist and a solo artist.<br />
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== Early Life ==<br />
Lennon was born in 1940 in Liverpool during an air raid. His parents separated, and he was raised by his aunt Mimi.<br />
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He was a rebellious child and was interested in art and in music. He formed a skiffle group, the Quarrymen, which later became the Beatles.<br />
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He met Paul McCartney in 1957 and invited him to join the group. The partnership became one of the most successful in the history of popular music.<br />
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== The Beatles ==<br />
The Beatles were formed in 1960 and included George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The group became the most successful band in history.<br />
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Lennon and McCartney wrote most of the songs, and their partnership produced a series of hits. The albums from Rubber Soul to Abbey Road are among the most admired in popular music.<br />
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The band changed the course of popular culture and influenced fashion, film, and politics. Lennon's wit and his personality were central to the group's image.<br />
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== Solo Career and Activism ==<br />
After the break-up of the Beatles in 1970, Lennon pursued a solo career. The albums John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Imagine are among his most important works.<br />
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Imagine became an anthem of peace and of hope. He married Yoko Ono and collaborated with her on music and on art.<br />
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He campaigned for peace and staged the bed-ins for peace with Yoko Ono. He opposed the Vietnam War and was critical of the political establishment.<br />
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== Personal Life ==<br />
Lennon's marriage to Cynthia Powell ended in divorce, and he had a son, Julian. He married Yoko Ono in 1969 and had a son, Sean.<br />
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He moved to New York and became involved in the anti-war movement. He was investigated by the FBI and was threatened with deportation.<br />
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He withdrew from public life for several years to raise his son. He returned to music in 1980 with the album Double Fantasy.<br />
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== Death and Legacy ==<br />
Lennon was shot and killed in New York in December 1980 by a fan. He was returning to his apartment building with Yoko Ono.<br />
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His death was mourned throughout the world. The memorials and vigils were held in many cities.<br />
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He is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. His music and his advocacy for peace continue to influence popular culture.<br />
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== The Songwriting Partnership ==<br />
Lennon and McCartney wrote most of the Beatles' songs. The partnership was competitive and productive.<br />
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The songs were credited to both writers, although the contributions varied. The partnership produced a body of work that is unrivaled in popular music.<br />
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The collaboration ended in the late 1960s as the members pursued individual projects. The break-up of the band in 1970 followed.<br />
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== The Experimental Work ==<br />
Lennon was interested in the avant-garde and collaborated with Yoko Ono on experimental projects. The albums Two Virgins and Life with the Lions were recordings of the couple.<br />
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The Plastic Ono Band was a loose collective that recorded with Lennon and Ono. The album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band is one of his most admired works.<br />
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He wrote the song Revolution 9 for the Beatles, an experimental sound collage. He was influenced by the ideas of the avant-garde and by the political movements of the period.<br />
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== The Peace Campaign ==<br />
Lennon and Ono staged the bed-ins for peace in Amsterdam and in Montreal. The events attracted the attention of the press and of the public.<br />
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The song Give Peace a Chance was recorded during the Montreal bed-in. The song became an anthem of the peace movement.<br />
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He returned his MBE in protest against the British involvement in the Biafran war and against the support for the United States in Vietnam. The gesture was controversial.<br />
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== The New York Years ==<br />
Lennon moved to New York in 1971 and became involved in the anti-war movement. He was investigated by the FBI and was threatened with deportation.<br />
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He withdrew from public life for several years to raise his son Sean. He returned to music in 1980 with Double Fantasy.<br />
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He was shot and killed in December 1980 outside his apartment building. His death was mourned throughout the world.<br />
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== The Legacy ==<br />
Lennon is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. His music and his activism influenced generations of artists and of activists.<br />
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The Imagine album and the song are among the most celebrated of his works. His songs are performed throughout the world.<br />
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The memorial to Lennon in Central Park, the Strawberry Fields, is a place of pilgrimage. His legacy continues to be celebrated and debated.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* The Beatles<br />
* Imagine<br />
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== References ==<br />
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<ref name="r1">Norman, Philip. John Lennon: The Life. New York: Ecco, 2008.</ref><br />
<ref name="r2">Lennon, John. Skywriting by Word of Mouth. New York: Harper and Row, 1986.</ref><br />
<ref name="r3">Coleman, Ray. Lennon: The Definitive Biography. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1984.</ref><br />
<ref name="r4">Wiener, Jon. Come Together: John Lennon in His Time. New York: Random House, 1984.</ref><br />
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