Lennon also showed its rebellious and cynical sense of humor in films such as A Hard Day's Night (1964), in a book he wrote such as In His Own Write, press conferences and interviews. He uses his popularity to its activities as a peace activist, artist and writer.
Lennon twice married, with Cynthia Powell in 1962 and the Japanese artist Yoko Ono in 1969. He has two children, Julian Lennon (born 1963) and Sean Taro Ono Lennon (born 1975). He died in New York at the age of 40 years, was shot by Mark Chapman, a deranged fan.
1940-1957
John Winston Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 in Liverpool, the couple Julia Stanley and Alfred Lennon. Alfred a sailor who travel frequently and rarely return to Liverpool. In fact he was not present at the John is born. That said, on the night Lennon was born, was an attack Germany over England in World War II. Encouraged by this incident, and also admiration for Julia to Winston Churchill, the baby was given the middle name Winston, from the name of the Prime Minister of England's famous.
Small Lennon lived in the care of his mother. Julia then met with John Dykins, and then he and Lennon moved in with him in a small apartment. This behavior becomes gossip people in Liverpool, because Julia was still a wife of Alfred Lennon. Julia's older sister, Mimi Smith, John finally forced to bring small live with him. In 1946, Alfred returned to Liverpool and took Lennon to Blackpool for a holiday together. Julia and John knew this, and then follow them. In Blackpool, Lennon faced with two options to follow his father or mother. Lennon chose to follow his father, but when she turned to leave, he was crying and went to his mother.
John spent his youth with the Smith family; Mimi and her husband, George. Aunt Mimi is a very loud and assertive in educating the young Lennon. Julia is still frequently visited John, and so did John who frequently visited Julia at his apartment with Dykins. These meetings who introduced John on banjo and a little piano. Julia is also a guitar Lennon bought the first one. Mimi was known to be skeptical of Lennon's penchant for playing the guitar. "Guitar is okay, John, but you can not live out of it." A few years later, when Lennon was a success, he gave Mimi a golden plaque inscribed these words.
Sad events experienced by Lennon when his mother died hit by a car near the home of Mimi, in the eyes of Lennon who was then 17 years old. Anti the authorities may have originated from these events. His mother died a cop carelessness of drunk driving, while it made the police off of all charges. Lennon is known as a class clown in school. In class she just draw cartoons and funny teachers. Very bad report card, and finally he went to Liverpool College of Art. This is where he met Cynthia Powell, who later became his first wife. In college, he remained serious and eventually dropped out before completing their education.
1957-1960 : The Quarrymen dan The Silver Beatles
John Lennon started The Quarrymen in 1957. Quarrymen was a skiffle band (band using household tools, which at that time was the trend in Liverpool) consisting of Lennon and his friends at the Quarry Bank Grammar School. In the July 6, 1957, the Quarrymen perform at a church event at St.. John, Woolton. In this event Lennon first met Paul McCartney, who was watching the performance Quarrymen. McCartney was very impressed by the appearance of the band, and then went backstage Quarrymen, accompanied by his friend Ivan Vaughan who is also a friend Lennon.
Soon, McCartney joined the Quarrymen. Lennon and McCartney became very close, and are often seen together. Both are involved in the sense of 'kinship' because they lost their mother in his youth. McCartney also lost her mother to cancer when she was 15 years old. Lennon and McCartney began writing songs together or individually. One of the songs he produced in this period were 'Hello Little Girl' which became hits by The Fourmost in the 60s.
Later, McCartney introduced his friend George Harrison, who was a year younger thereof to Lennon. Harrison's masterful guitar playing also wants to join the Quarrymen. Lennon, who initially objected because Harrison is considered too young, finally agreed after being persuaded McCartney. Joining Harrison followed by Stuart Sutcliffe, Lennon's friend in the School of Art, which became the base. Sutcliffe could not actually play bass, but Lennon insisted on coming with him Quarrymen.
First Quarrymen recording their voice in the song "That'll be the Day", Buddy Holly song, and "In Spite of All The Danger", an instrumental written by McCartney and Harrison. Both songs, along with songs that have not been released before, then released officially in 1994, through the album Anthology.
1960-1970
Quarrymen his way several times to change the name, and personnel-personnel come and go. The band was then called 'The Beatles', a name said to be found by the Lennon. Allan Williams became their manager, and in 1960 he succeeded in obtaining a contract with a club in Hamburg. The band also then went to Hamburg, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best. Best was their drummer at the time. In Hamburg, the Beatles performed every night in a filthy night club, and live like a musician at a small inn nearby. But then they were deported from Hamburg, as George Harrison was underage to work there.
On his return to Liverpool, they performed at the Cavern Club. In this club the Beatles became famous in Liverpool, every show they are always crowded and long queue. But soon, in the latter part of 1961, The Beatles returned to Hamburg and recorded 'My Bonnie "with Tony Sheridan. Stuart Sutcliffe chose to remain in Hamburg with his girlfriend, Astrid Kircherr, when The Beatles will return to Liverpool. So McCartney took over bass. A few months later Sutcliffe died in Hamburg due to brain disorders.
The Beatles re-appearing regularly at the Cavern Club. In this club, in November 1961, for the first time Brian Epstein saw the band's performance. Epstein is the owner of NEMS music store in Liverpool, who knew the Beatles recorded as a customer asks 'My Bonnie' which the band recorded with Tony Sheridan. Epstein was fascinated by the appearance of The Beatles, and later became the band's manager. Epstein offers a demo tape of The Beatles to recording studios, and repeatedly rejected, as in Decca Records.
The Beatles finally accepted at Parlophone Records, a label under the control of EMI, with producer George Martin. Terms are granted Martin is replacing their drummer, Best, considered less competent. Best was replaced by Ringo Starr (real name Richard Starkey), drummer from Liverpool who sebelumnay joined Rory Storm & the Hurricanes. The Beatles launched the single "Love Me Do" which debuted at number 17 on the UK charts. Their second single, "Please Please Me ', became their first single to reach the top rank on the charts.
This success continues. Almost all of their singles reached top ranking in the UK charts, but "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in 1964 was the first single that managed to penetrate the U.S. music industry, as well as initiated what is known as the 'British Invasion'. Since then this is the music of The Beatles spread throughout the world, success everywhere, famous in every corner. Their concerts are always packed very fanatical fans, who chased the band everywhere they go. Cries of fans made the Beatles could not even hear their own voice on stage.
In 1966, The Beatles finally decided to stop the concert. Besides being so ributnya audience that their music becomes audible, the music of The Beatles also have a highly developed so it can be played directly with a live performance technology at the time. This decision was widely commented on in the world, who doubt the continuation of this band. But the answer to the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967, which is still recognized many circles as one of the best albums of all time.
After Epstein's death in 1967, Lennon was the one who was not happy to be action McCartney, who took over leadership of the band. He hates projects led McCartney, as the film Magical Mystery Tour and Let It Be. Lennon also became the first to break the agreement beginning of The Beatles, which is to not bring their wives and girlfriends in the recording process, by bringing Yoko Ono in the process of making the album White Album in 1968. Lennon was also among the first states to come out of The Beatles.
After the band broke up in 1970, the feud between Lennon and McCartney continued. One of them is upset Lennon McCartney preceded him in declaring the dissolution of the Beatles. Lennon, Harrison and Starr also against McCartney in the court dissolved the band.
1970-1980
When he was with the Beatles, Lennon (with Yoko Ono, his wife) recorded three albums of experimental, Unfinished Music No.. 1: Two Virgins, Unfinished Music No.. 2: Life with the Lions and Wedding Album. His first solo album, outside of the three projects is Live Peace in Toronto 1969, the Plastic Ono Band. He also recorded three singles, an anti-war anthem "Give Peace a Chance", "Cold Turkey" and "Instant Karma". After the dissolution of The Beatles in 1970, Lennon released the album John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band. The song "God" wrote the people and things that are not believed Lennon - ending with "Beatles".
Imagine album followed in 1971, and the song of the same name became the anthem of the anti-religious and anti-war. The video was recorded all in white (white clothes, white piano, indoor p [utih). He wrote "How Do You Sleep?" as an attack on McCartney and George Harrison on guitar displays. But then Lennon claimed the song is about himself.
Sometime in New York City (1972) loudly and explicitly political, with songs about the rebellion in prison, racial discrimination, the role of England against Northern Ireland, and the problem itself in obtaining the Green Card in the United States. Lennon had been interested in left-wing politics since the end of 1960.
On August 30, 1972, Lennon and band supporters, Elephant's Memory, and appeared in two concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York. This is his last full concert Lennon.
Lennon and Ono had split up for a few weeks. Lennon moved to California, and began a period of what he called the 'lost weekend' (even though it takes about 18 weeks). Meirlis Lennon Mind Games in 1973, which was credited to "the Plastic UF Ono Band". It also produced his first solo album without input from Lennon Yoko. Lennon wrote "I'm the Greatest" for Starr's Ringo album, 'Ringo', and recorded his own version of the song (found on the album 'John Lennon Anthology'). Lnenon behavior during this very badly, with many nights spent in the drunkards. The songs in this period (found in Mind Games and Walls and Bridges contains apologetic tone that seemed aimed at Ono. From suggestions Ono, May Pang, Lennon's take as an assistant and girlfriend at this time.
Lennon appeared as a surprise guest at the Elton John concert at Madison Square Garden where they performed "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "Whatever Gets You Thru The Night", and "I Saw Her Standing There" together. This is his last concert before an audience rock. Incidentally, Yoko Ono was present at the concert, and backstage after the meeting, the two back together. After that appearance, Lennon went to Florida and signed a legal dissolution of the Beatles. Then Lennon lived with Yoko Ono back, and Ono was pregnant with their first son.
In 1975, Lennon released the album Rock 'n' Roll, which contains cover versions of other artists' songs. The album was not well received by many critics, but it contains a much lauded song, "Stand By Me". David Bowie gained the number one position on the charts of the first American union (in 1975) with the song "Fame", which was also written by Lennon (who was also the vocals and guitar) and Carlos Alomar.
Lennon performed the musical last public appearance in the ATV, 18 April 1975, featuring "Imagine" and "Slippin 'and Slidin' from the LP Rock 'n' Roll. And on October 9, 1975 - the anniversary of Lennon 35th - his son Sean Taro Ono Lennon was born, and Lennon had quit the music business to take care of him.
Lennon rest period ending in 1980, the year in which he wrote many songs during the holidays to Bermuda, and began to think to record a new album. Lennon and Ono were finally produced the album Double Fantasy, a concept album focusing on their relationship. This inspired the album name of the species seen Lennon in Bermuda Botanical Gardens, and he liked the name and thought that it was a perfect description for his marriage to Ono.
Lennon pair resumed interviews and recording video to promote the album. Although Lennon said in an interview that he had never touched a guitar for 5 years, several songs such as "I'm Losing You" and "Watching the Wheels" is done at home. "(Just Like) Starting Over" was climbing the charts, and Lennon started thinking about the world tour.
Towards the end of his life, Lennon showed his displeasure be George Harrison's autobiography, I Me Mine. According to Ono, he was not happy because McCartney songs such as "Yesterday", "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be" sung by other artists more than the songs he created.
Lennon Mark David Chapman shot and killed in front of his apartment in New York, on December 8, 1980.
Personal Life
In one of his last interviews, in the month of September 1980, three months before his death, Lennon said that he always 'macho' and never questioned chauvinisnya attitudes towards women until he met Ono. Lennon was always distant with his first son, Julian, yet very close to his second son, Sean, and called 'pride'. At the last moment of his life, he took on the role as 'houseband' or 'father households' and said that he would act as a wife and mother in their relationship.
Cynthia dan Julian Lennon
Cynthia Powell met Lennon at Liverpool Art College in 1957. After hearing Lennon's comments are more like the girl who looked like Brigitte Bardot, Powell changed her hair color to blonde. Their relationship began college party before the summer holidays when Lennon asked Cynthia to go to the pub with him. At that time, Cynthia was engaged to another man, a fact which makes it resist when Lennon asked her to dance. Lennon replied, "I'm not asking you to marry me, right?" Although Cynthia Lennon ignored for the rest of the time the party, Cyn Lennon talking to him while going home, grabbed her hand and took her to a rented room Stuart Sutcliffe, where they had sex.
Jealousy Lennon often results in the emergence of aggressive and cruel attitude towards Cynthia, as when Lennon Cyn's head banged into the wall after seeing Cynthia dancing with Stuart Sutcliffe. Cynthia broke up with Lennon for three months, but their relationship to reconnect after Lennon apologized. Cyntiha visit Lennon in Hamburg for two weeks in 1960, but in 1961, Lennon left her at home and go on vacation to Paris with McCartney.
In mid-1962, Cynthia realized that she was pregnant. Lennon proposed to her, but when he told his aunt Mimi Smith, he shouted at Lennon for not doing so. Lennon and Cynthia were married on August 23, 1962 at the Mount Pleasant Register Office in Liverpool. Mimi did not attend the ceremony.
On April 8, 1963, John Charles Julian Lennon was born in Sefton General Hospital. John did not see Julian until a week after he was born, because of the commitment made by The Beatles. Birth of son John and his marriage to Cynthia kept secret from the public, because Brian Epstein thought that their presence may interfere with the image of John in front of Beatles fans.
According to Cynthia, in an interview in 1995, there are problems in their marriage because of pressure from the fame of The Beatles and constant touring, as well as Lennon's increasingly frequent use of drugs. Their marriage was on the ropes when Cynthia returned from a holiday in Greece with her friends, and saw John and Yoko in bed together. John did not doubt it, but when Cynthia left, John called him and said "I do not understand why you left." The end of their marriage was when John refused to go for a family vacation, and later appeared in the newspapers, publishing relationship Yoko circuitry.
Lennon's relationship with Julian so far. Julian even more felt closer to McCartney than to his own father. Young Lennon later said, "I never want to know the reality of how my father with me. Several talk bad to say about me .. like when he said I was out of the bottle of whiskey on a Saturday night. Things about it. Reckon where love those words? Paul and I quite often go together ... more often than my father. We had a good friendship, and it seems like there are more pictures of me and Paul playing together at that time rather than a picture of me and my father. "
When Lennon moved to New York in 1971, Julian did not see it until 1973. With May Pang encouraged, Julian finally went to visit John and May in Los Angeles. Since then, Julian started to see his father regularly, and played drums on "Ya Ya" from Lennon's album, Walls and Bridges. Lennon also bought Julian a guitar on his birthday 11 in 1974 and encouraged his interest in music.
Lennon once said, "Sean was a planned child, and it makes a lot of difference. My love for Julian as a child is no less than the Sean. He still my son, whether he came from a bottle of whiskey or because there was no pill. He here, he's mine, and he always does. "
Lennon had two sons musical career after his death.
Yoko Ono
On 9 November 1966, after the Beatles' last tour, and after Lennon completed the recording of the movie How I Won the War, Lennon visited an art exhibition at the Indica Gallery Yoko Ono, at the Masons's Yard, London. Relationship with Ono Lennon start in the month of May 1968 after returning from India. Cynthia filed for divorce a few months later, based on an affair with Ono Lennon. Lennon and Ono became inseparable, even when recording sessions of The Beatles.
Mass media being less well on Ono - writing articles that discredit him, with some racist tones - and calls him 'ugly'. Lennon angry, saying that there was no John and Yoko, but they are one; 'JohnandYoko'. The presence of Ono in the studio every day to make the internal atmosphere during the recording of The Beatles' White Album album in 1968 more heat.
At the end of 1968, Lennon and Ono appeared with the name 'Dirty mac' on the Roll and Roll Circusnya Rolling Stones. During Lennon's last two years in The Beatles, he spent most of his time with Ono, follow-portes public protests against the Vietnam War. Lennon sent back MBEnya medal, which was awarded the Queen Elizabeth in 1965, in protest over British participation in the war in Nigeria, as well as support the country in the Vietnam War.
On March 20, 1969, Lennon and Ono were married in Gibraltar, and spent their honeymoon in Amsterdam at an event called '"Bed-In" for peace'. Behind their beds are posters reading "Hair Peace. Bed Peace." They staged it kmebali in Montreal, where they, along with other musicians, recorded "Give Peace a Chance", a song which became one of the anthem for the peace movement. Some time after his marriage, Lennon changed his name to John Winston Ono Lennon. He also wrote the song "[The Ballad of John and Yoko]", which tells the story of their marriage. The song was recorded with McCartney.
May Pang
In 1973, Yoko approaching May Pang, personal assistant, asked Pang to "along with John, help, and make sure he gets what he wants". Yoko Lennon then expelled out of the house. Lennon and Pang moved to Los Angeles - a period often referred to as "the lost weekend", although this period lasted until the beginning of 1975. During this period, Pang encouraged Lennon to spend more time with his son, Julian Lennon. Pang also forged friendships with Cynthia Lennon.
After arriving in Hollywood, Lennon regrouped with producer Phil Spector and began working on the LP Rock 'n' Roll. At this time, Lennon also often get drunk and party drugs with her friends, including Harry Nilsson, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz and their friends another.
Lennon returned to the embrace of Yoko Ono in early 1975.
Father Households
On October 9, 1975 - John Lennon's birthday thirty-fifth - Yoko Ono gave birth to their son Sean Ono Lennon after three miscarriages. Sorry for the bad relationship he had with his first son Julian, Lennon decided to retire from the music so he could dedicate himself to family life.
In 1976, Lennon's U.S. immigration status finally finished, after a long struggle with Richard Nixon administration that also involves the FBI investigation - and the wiretap agents seirng follow Lennon. When Jimmy Carter became President on January 20, 1977, Lennon and Ono were invited to attend the coronation feast, marking the end of hostilities between the government of the United States with Lennon. After that, Lennon rarely seen in public until 3.5 years later, when he 'returned' in 1980.
Relationship with father
When Beatlemania happening around the world, John has never seen or heard from his father, Freddie Lennon, sejakia 5 years old. When Freddie realized that his son was the famous John Lennon, a Beatle, he finally met John on the sidelines filming. John did not accept this visit well and told Freddie go. Then John became warmer and they met several times over the following years, until 1969 when John told Freddie to get out of his house. John did not speak to his father again since 1976, when he heard that Freddie dying. John called Freddie in bed, and they make up.
Death of John Lennon
John Lennon was an English rock musician who gained worldwide attention as one of the founders of The Beatles, for his solo career, and his political activism. He was shot four times (the fifth shot missed) by Mark David Chapman in the entrance hall building where he lived, The Dakota, on December 8, 1980; Lennon had just returned from Record Plant Studio with his wife, Yoko Ono.
Lennon was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, where it is stated that no one can live longer after experiencing such an event. Although Lennon arrived at the hospital without a heartbeat, the doctors tried to save his life using a variety of medical procedures. Blood transfusions also massages the heart also endeavored to save his soul. After local news stations reported Lennon's death, bustling people gathered at Roosevelt Hospital and in front of The Dakota. Cremation Lennon conducted on 10 December 1980, at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York; dust given to Ono, who decided not to hold a funeral for him.
In 2000, the John Lennon Museum in Saitama Super Arena opened in Saitama, Saitama, Japan, and two days later Liverpool airport renaming air into Liverpool John Lennon airport, and took the motto "Above us only sky". Dated October 9, 2007, which is the anniversary of Lennon 67th, Ono decided to create a memorial called the Imagine Peace Tower, located on the island of Videy, Iceland. Each year, between October 9 and December 8, the monument is lit light straight up into the sky.
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