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40 Years Ago: John Lennon Ordered to Leave the US by Immigration Authorities

Dave Swanson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:47:17 +0000

In March of 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by US immigration authorities to leave the United States. He was given 60 days to do so. The reason given for the deportation stemmed from his conviction in 1968 in England for possession of marijuana; however, as we now know, it had more to do with the Nixon administration's general fear of Lennon, his political views and his influence. Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was, however, granted permanent residence at the time.

Yoko Ono Urges New Gun Control Laws

Jeff Giles — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:06:47 +0000

Since John Lennon was shot and killed on Dec. 8, 1980, his widow Yoko Ono has devoted herself to campaigning for stricter gun control legislation -- so it's only fitting that Ono celebrated what should have been their 44th wedding anniversary by issuing a poignant reminder of what's at stake in the ongoing battle over our interpretation of the Second Amendment.

Top 10 John Lennon Love Songs

Stephen Lewis — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:10:37 +0000

The generalized argument when discussing the Beatles' principal songwriters is that Paul McCartney wrote the ballads, and John Lennon penned the rockers. Upon closer inspection of Lennon’s impressive discography, it’s obvious that Lennon could write a beautiful sentiment with the b

47 Years Ago: John Lennon "More Popular Than Jesus" Story Is Published

Dave Swanson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:09:29 +0000

In March of 1966, an article appeared in the London Evening Standard that would cause an uproar and ripple for some time. Journalist Maureen Cleave was doing a series entitled 'How Does a Beatle Live?' and her encounter with John Lennon provided controversy that spread far beyond the London paper.

New Film 'Imagines' a Life Inspired by John Lennon

Dave Lifton — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:57:28 +0000

Classic rockers are featuring quite a bit in the plots of movies these days. Last month, 'Not Fade Away,' a film about New Jersey teenagers inspired by the Rolling Stones to form a band, opened in theaters. This spring will see the beginning of production on 'Imagine,' in which a musician receives a letter of encouragement from John Lennon.

John Lennon, George Harrison and Elvis Presley on List of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

Dave Lifton — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:11:17 +0000

It's often been said that death can be the ultimate career move. But for our most iconic celebrities, the money can keep rolling into their estate long after they've gone. A new list from Forbes tracks the top-earning dead celebrities, with some classic rockers placing high on the list.

John Lennon Lashes Out at Paul McCartney in Newly Published Letter From 1971

Dave Lifton — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:00:47 +0000

Today (Oct. 9) would have been John Lennon's 72nd birthday, and with it comes the publication of a new book, 'The John Lennon Letters.' the publication contains nearly 300 letters written by Lennon during his lifetime, giving an unfiltered and uncensored look at one of the most written-about figures of the past 50 years.

John Lennon's Former Island Up for Sale

Dave Lifton — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:30:18 +0000

A small island off the west coast of Ireland that once belonged to John Lennon is up for sale. Business Week is reporting that Dorinish Island is currently on the market for 300,000 euros, approximately $384,000.

John Lennon's Killer Would Prefer to Stay in Prison

Billy Dukes — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 09:54:04 +0000

Last week, Mark David Chapman was denied parole for a seventh straight time since serving the minimum of his 20 year to life sentence for shooting Beatle John Lennon. That seems to be what he wants. The convicted killer says that if were granted parole he would “probably stay right where I’m at.”

John Lennon's Killer Mark David Chapman Will Face Parole Board This Week

Chad Childers — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:47:48 +0000

It’s unfortunate, but the name of Mark David Chapman will continually be mentioned in the same breath of John Lennon, as the man who shot and killed the Beatles legend returns to the headlines every few years when his parole hearing comes up.

This Day in History for December 8 – John Lennon Murdered and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:00:35 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – President Abraham Lincoln offers his conciliatory plan for reunification of the United States with his Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (More info)

1980 – Music icon John Lennon is murdered by a mentally unstable fan in front of The Dakota apartment building in New York City (More info)

John Lennon Inspired Steve Jobs to Strive for Perfection

Nancy Dunham — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:00:42 +0000

John Lennon‘s creativity and work ethic didn’t just help ensure the Beatles‘ music was legendary, it also inspired Apple’s recently deceased co-founder Steve Jobs to strive for perfection within his company, according to an authorized biography of the visionary by Walter Isaacson.

John Lennon's Son Sean Leads Occupy Wall Street Protesters in Song

Joe Robinson — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:17:37 +0000

The Occupy Wall Street movement got a little entertainment from the son of a Beatle earlier this week when Sean Lennon descended on the encampment with some friends to offer up an inspiring revolutionary ditty for the masses. What did the son of John Lennon, and his buddies perform: ‘Power to the People?’ Nope. ‘Imagine?’ Not exactly. Try Madonna’s ode to unhindered capitalism, ‘Material Girl.’

John Lennon's Tooth Slated for Auction

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:23:22 +0000

Beatles fans often clamor to get their hands on just about anything related to the Fab Four, but this is one piece of memorabilia that may give pause to even the most rabid collector: a tooth, purportedly pulled from the mouth of John Lennon.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Beatles' Widows Attend Premiere of New George Harrison Documentary

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:05:22 +0000

Ex-Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr attended the U.K. premiere of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ in London on October 2, as did the widows of their late band mates Harrison (Olivia Harrison) and John Lennon (Yoko Ono).

Their presence sent a loud and clear message about their love and respect for the so-called quiet member of the Fab Four. Other music notables on hand included Beatles producer George Martin and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood.