John Lennon

Introduction

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of John Lennons tragic death, i-5 Press brings music fans this collectors edition on the legendary songwriter and performer. Travel through the decades as you explore the highs, lows, achievements, and controversies surrounding Lennons career and personal life. Get an in-depth look at this icon whose musical and cultural influences remain strong more than three decades after his assassination.Inside John Lennon:His childhood, musical influences, and early songs and performancesHis role in the Beatles formation, explosive rise to popularity, and evolutionMemorable moments and successes in his solo careerHis forays into art, film, and writingHis marriages and children, particularly his much-publicized relationship with Yoko OnoHis anti-war stance and displays of social and political activismHis shocking death, the publics reactions, and its impact on the music industryThe enduring cultural impact of Johns songs, including ?ImagineThe extensive and timeless catalog of songs written by the duo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney