He dreamed of world peace. He was an artist, poet and a voice openly hippy generation. He was an influential musician, a peace activist, an absent father and a submissive lover and husband. He abused alcohol and drugs, sneered to normalcy took time from his career of rock and roll to raise her son. But most of all, he was a Beatle. He was and still is, John Winston Lennon.
Born in Liverpool, on 9 October 1940, John Lennon was shot to death on 8 December 1980 by a fanatical fan. the world mourned his death as million grieved for the man who has been the heart and soul of the world's best rock and roll band, the Beatles.
Had an unusual childhood, shuttled back and forth between mother Julia and her sister Mimi. John spent his formative years in the end with his Aunt Mimi and uncle George and as Mimi, "his mind was going all the time, had both and drawing, or write poems or reading."
Still, he was an unruly, stubborn and disobedient, troubled youth. He was unable to art school, but swore to his aunt that "one of these days I'm going to be famous and you'll be sorry."John had a premonition of things to come as he knew it was a little different from that of most people. As he looked back, explained: "I always knew I was going to make it, but I wasn't sure where event. I knew it was only a matter of time. "
There are many words to describe John Lennon. He calls himself a leader, but he made some of his best works alone. He was an alleged wife beater, controversial quotes loc, the media often putting out; to make a point or just for being extravagant. But when he talked, people listened.The Beatles pushed further than any other musical group aign They quit touring. Their last concert was in San Francisco at Candlestick Park on 29 August 1966. They were that big.But, John thought that the concerts were just became a freak show, no one could hear the music and the only reason to be the Beatles was to do and play music.
The decision to close even touring came on the heels of one of the most controversial quotes in the history of rock and roll.In an interview, John has made the mistake of saying that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus. this quote caused a backlash with Beatle boycotts and public records burns. Their manager Brian Epstein, immediately organized a press conference and John reluctantly apologized and said what he said was wrong. Any person of another could say anything they like and then go to celebrities even bigger?
He was a partner with his boyhood friend, Paul McCartney, and together they have left a musical partnership and a heritage that are unparalleled for this day and may never be.The Beatles, with their producer George Martin, the music changed dramatically, with technical study which had never been attempted.
Have experienced the concept album with "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," that the editors of the magazine Rolling Stone list as the greatest rock albums of the era of rock.
Had the attention of our Government, with its antiwar protests and at one point was under investigation by THE FBI.He sang of love and peace and to live in harmony, with all the people coming together as one.There are some who called him a genius. he could be bad, resentment and meanspirited. Fought his demons and it seems that he was winning, until 8 December 1980.
Remember we can only his career, from the beginning until the end and who doesn't know the story about the four Liverpool boys. joined the group that changed the history of rock and roll music.
We can only wonder what would John Lennon would be doing if he were alive today he would be like. active in promoting peace in the world Would he still be? create wonderfully crafted rock and roll songs? all we can do is Imagine, and that is the shame of it all.
Copyright 2006 Robert Benson
Robert Benson is a fan of the Beatles and wrote an eBook on vinyl collection called "how To Start A Vinyl Record Collection." For more information, visit his website: www.collectingvinylrecords.com [http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com]
