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John Lennon
1940 – 1980
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryJohn Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician, songwriter and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
October 9, 1940
Liverpool
Date of death
December 8, 1980
New York City
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Occupations & fields
writeractorsinger-songwriterguitaristfilm producerpoet
Awards & honours
Member of the Order of the British EmpireGrammy Lifetime Achievement AwardRock and Roll Hall of FameAcademy Award for Best Original Scorestar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable works
Imagine
- Field and occupation
- britský hudobník
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