John would have been 85 years old today. We’re honoring the late musician’s life in photos here.
John Lennon made his mark on the music industry as one of the most successful artists in the world. Part of the hit British band The Beatles, John is credited for writing some of their most popular songs, including “Help!” “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “All You Need Is Love.”
After the band announced their breakup in 1970, John pursued his solo career along with second wife Yoko Ono. He was fatally shot in December 1980 by Mark David Chapman. John was 40 years old when he died.
In honor of John’s life, we’re looking back at photos of his best moments in our gallery below.
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John Lennon with son Julian and Yoko Ono
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John Lennon attends The Rolling Stones’ ‘Rock and Roll Circus’ with his son Julian and wife Yoko Ono in the 1960s.
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John Lennon
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John Lennon tunes his guitar ahead of a performance.
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John Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono and son Sean
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Yoko Ono and son Sean Lennon, whom she shares with the late John Lennon, arrive at the 56th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on January 26, 2014.
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John Lennon
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John Lennon poses for a photograph in London.
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John Lennon poses on a bicycle.
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John Lennon (REX/Shutterstock)
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John Lennon– Pics Of ‘The Beatles’ Singer
John Lennon (REX/Shutterstock)
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John Lennon (REX/Shutterstock)
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Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl sighting in NYC, New York, USA – 30 Sep 2021
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Sean Lennon
Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl sighting in NYC, New York, USA – 30 Sep 2021
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John Lennon (REX/Shutterstock)
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Sean Lennon 1996
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Sean Lennon Son of the Late John Lennon and Yoko Ono Walking Down 72nd Street in New York City Friday Feb 23 1996
Sean Lennon 1996
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Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health 2021, Monaco – 23 Sep 2021
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British artist Julian Lennon attends the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health 2021 at the Monaco Palace, in Monaco, 23 September 2021. The Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health, hosted by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, is dedicated to the ocean, earth and humanity.
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Julian Lennon Son Of John Lennon.
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Julian Lennon Son Of John Lennon.
Julian Lennon Son Of John Lennon.
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