John Lennon

Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Activist

British Liverpool, England

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Composer, Activist
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth09/10/1940
Age40 years (died on 08, Dec, 1980)
BirthplaceLiverpool, England
Date of Death08/12/1980

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameJohn Winston Lennon
NicknameKenny, Dr Winston, O'Boogie, The Reverned Fred, Mel Torment, Beatle, John Ono Lennon
Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
SchoolDovedale Primary School, Quarry Bank High School
CollegeLiverpool College of Art

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5' 9")
Weight63 kg (139 lbs)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationCollege (Failed)

Personal Life

ReligionIndividuality
EthnicityIrish and British
HobbiesPlaying Monoply, Music, Getting High and talking.
Favorite ColorsGreen
Favorite FoodCornflakes

Relationships & More

Marital StatusStayed married to Yoko Ono till death
Children
  • Julian Lennon (Musician)
  • Sean Lennon (Singer)
Affairs/BoyfriendsAlma Cogan

Family

FatherAlfred Lennon
MotherJulia Stanley
Spouse
  • Cynthia Powell (m. 1962
  • div. 1968), Yoko Ono (m. 1969–80
  • his death)

Career

Formed the Quarrymen in 1956
The Quarrymen evolved into The Beatles in 1960
De facto leader of The Beatles initially
Left The Beatles on 20 September 1969
Pursued solo career and collaborative projects with Yoko Ono

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. John Lennon founded The Beatles.
2. The Beatles disbanded due to Brian Epstein's death.
3. His full name, John Winston Lennon, was inspired by his grandfather and President Winston Churchill.
4. John's father, Alfred Lennon, was often absent and stopped providing financial support.
5. He was raised by his aunt Mimi and her husband.
6. John Lennon formed the Quarrymen in 1956, which evolved into The Beatles in 1960.
7. He was initially the de facto leader of The Beatles, gradually ceding leadership to Paul McCartney.
8. He wrote 'Strawberry Fields Forever', which he later cited as his finest work with the band.
9. His mother Julia Stanley was killed by an automobile accident on 15 July 1958.
10. He composed 'I Am the Walrus' in September 1967 while regularly using LSD.
11. He made his final concert appearance at Madison Square Garden on 28 November 1974 with Elton John.
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