John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Liverpool Maternity Hospital
- Educated at
- Liverpool College of ArtCalderstones SchoolDovedale Primary School
- Awards
- 🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Academy Award for Best Original Score🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. W…"
"If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the 60s, that's a problem. Peace and love are eternal."
"Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns it calls me on and on across the universe."
Works & Publications
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Timeline
1768
Born
Birth1846
Died
Death
Influenced
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