John Winston Ono Lennon[nb 1] (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead …

Official website for artist, musician, poet, peace activist & philosopher John Lennon.

Oct 24, 2025 · John Lennon was a coleader (with Paul McCartney) of the Beatles, writing many of the revolutionary rock band's songs. His songwriting talent carried over to his work as a solo …

Within minutes after being shot, John Lennon was dead at age 40. His violent death was a sudden and tragic end to the life of a talented singer and musician who wanted to make a …

Sep 21, 2010 · John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool on 9 October 1940. He was a founder member of The Beatles, and their singer, songwriter and guitarist. Lennon was murdered in …

Dec 6, 2023 · John Lennon was shot and killed in front of the Dakota Apartments in New York City on Dec. 8, 1980. Here’s everything to know about his death, his killer and his lasting impact on …

Nov 4, 2025 · Paul McCartney opened up about the death of his childhood friend and former bandmate John Lennon in a new book about his post-Beatles band, Wings. McCartney, 83, …

Mar 27, 2025 · During his time with The Beatles and in the decade after the break-up, John Lennon has remained a key figure in our culture. Below we've rounded up all the fast facts you …

John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), (born John Winston Lennon, known as John Ono Lennon) was an iconic English twentieth-century rock and roll …

John Lennon was best known as a singer, songwriter, poet, and guitarist for the British rock band, "The Beatles." Throughout his career, he also was known as a solo musician, political activist, …