John Lennon

John Winston Ono Lennon, (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist for The Beatles. His creative career also included the roles of solo musician, political activist, artist, actor and author. As half of the legendary Lennon-McCartney songwriting team, he heavily influenced the development of rock music, leading it towards more serious and political messages.

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October 9 - 1940 - December 8 - 1980 - Singer - Songwriter - Poet - Guitarist - The Beatles - Musician - Political activist - Artist - Actor - Author - Lennon-McCartney - Rock music

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He is recognised as one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century; and his songs, such as "Imagine" and "Strawberry Fields Forever", are often ranked among the best songs in popular music history. In 2002, the BBC conducted a vote to discover the 100 Greatest Britons of all time, and the British public voted Lennon into 8th place. Today, there is even a movement to create an international holiday, John Lennon Day, honouring the musician and the ideals he stood for.

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Icon - 20th century - Imagine - Strawberry Fields Forever - 2002 - BBC - 100 Greatest Britons - John Lennon Day

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