#john-lennon

[ follow ]
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

John Lennon's school desk goes on display at Beatles Museum in Liverpool

The story is that the headmaster, Bill Pobjoy, when John had made some sort of fame with the Beatles, we think in about 1963 or 1964, he asked the caretaker, known as Yozzer, to unscrew John's old school desk from the history room and put it into storage, Barry said. That's been locked away for years and they lost the key so we had to beat the door down to get to it.
Music
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

John Lennon's Last Meal Was Reportedly From An Iconic NYC Deli - Tasting Table

According to Dickerson, John Lennon's final meal was reportedly from an iconic NYC spot: Stage Deli. Citing manager Gill Kashkin, Dickerson writes that Lennon ordered a corned beef (not to be confused with roast beef) sandwich and a hot tea during a late lunch on December 8, 1980. Later that night, he was fatally shot outside his residence on the Upper West Side.
Music
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

John Lennon's Favorite Breakfast Was As Iconic He Was - Tasting Table

The beauty of a full English breakfast is the variety of tastes and textures all found on a singular plate. While it's not a light meal by any means, it's a substantial and filling way to start the day - so it's no surprise that John Lennon favored the hearty meal that would keep him full throughout his time at protests, rehearsal, or in the studio.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The photo that was never taken of John Lennon's death

I saw John, still alive, moving on the ground, but I realized I couldn't take that photo of someone who was dying—it didn't feel right, he recalls.
Miscellaneous
Music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

New John Lennon and Yoko Ono Box Set Power to the People Announced

A new 12-disc box set of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's early years features 90 unreleased tracks, including live recordings and a reimagined album.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Russell Mael of Sparks: How we made 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us'

The US frontman revealed that despite their breakthrough hit, he still finds himself using food stamps, showcasing the harsh realities of the music industry.
Music
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

John Lennon's smutty and funny' letter to future first wife to be sold at auction

John Lennon's letter to Cynthia Powell unveils his personal side, expressing love and concerns about their relationship amidst his rising fame.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Yoko Ono's daughter was kidnapped, raise in cult - and didn't reunite with her mom for decades

Kyoko Ono recounts her traumatic childhood experience, highlighting how her upbringing in a cult impacted her family connections.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Nobody Told Me': Tree removal at Central Park's Strawberry Fields, public memorial to John Lennon, surprises visitors | amNewYork

Two iconic elms near the John Lennon memorial in Central Park have been removed, startling visitors and sparking community discussions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade review reverential reminiscence takes its time

The film struggles with its title's implications, featuring excessive anecdotes from various speakers who lacked significant personal connections to Lennon.
Independent films
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Filling in these gaps': Paul McCartney's recently rediscovered photographs

McCartney's exhibition reveals rare photographs of Lennon during Beatlemania, highlighting previously unseen artistic qualities.
[ Load more ]