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John Lennon
A bearded, bespectacled man in his late twenties, with long black hair.
John Lennon, in 1969
Background information
Birth name John Winston Lennon
Born 9 October 1940(1940-10-09)
Liverpool, England
Died 8 December 1980(1980-12-08) (aged 40)
New York, New York
Genres Rock, pop
Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, artist, writer
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, harmonium, electronic organ, six-string bass
Years active 1957–75, 1980
Labels Parlophone, Capitol, Apple, EMI, Geffen, Polydor
Associated acts The Quarrymen, The Beatles, Plastic Ono Band, The Dirty Mac, Yoko Ono
Notable instruments
Rickenbacker 325
Epiphone Casino
Gibson J-160E


I was bored on the 9th of Octover 1940 when, I believe, the Nasties were still booming us led by Madalf Heatlump (Who only had one). Anyway they didn't get me. I attended to varicous schools in Liddypol. And still didn't pass-much to my Aunties supplies.

—John Lennon, In His Own Write, 1964

Jann Wenner: When did you first realize [you were a genius]? When I was about 12. I used to think I must be a genius, but nobody’s noticed. I used to wonder whether I’m a genius or I’m not, which is it? I used to think, well, I can’t be mad, because nobody’s put me away, therefore, I’m a genius. A genius is a form of madness, and we’re all that way, you know, and I used to be a bit coy about it, like my guitar playing.

—John Lennon, Rolling Stone Interview, Dec 8, 1970

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