John Lennon News
Yoko Ono's Menswear Collection is All About the Crotch
29
Nov
Anyone who has followed her life and career knows that Yoko Ono is a little offbeat but her new menswear clothing line might leave a few people scratching their heads (or other areas of their bodies…).
Inspired by her late husband, John Lennon, the 79-year-old artist/designer collaborated with Opening Ceremony to create a collection that was... Read more »
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New York Gallery Showcasing John Lennon's Art
02
Oct
In his iconic song, “Imagine,” John Lennon once sang “you might say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” He definitely was a dreamer but he was also so many other things. Of course, from his time in the Beatles, we know that he was an extremely talented musician but it wasn’t until he was on his own when his true... Read more »
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Cee Lo Green Changes Lyric to “Imagine,” Angers John Lennon Fans
02
Jan
How much of an artistic creativity license does a singer have when doing a cover song? Considering some covers turn out abhorrent (see Miley Cyrus’ take on Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”) or better than the original (compare the success and sound of Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love” to the original 1965 Gloria Jones version),... Read more »
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John Lennon's Tooth Sold for $31,200
07
Nov
Just when you think celebrity exploitation couldn’t get any crazier – it does. Things got wild on Saturday at an auction held in England. One of the items up for bid was the tooth of music legend and member of the Beatles, John Lennon. So, how did such an item end up being sold at an auction?
In the 1960s, Lennon had a housekeeper by the... Read more »
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Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds Lyric Sheet Sells at Auction for...
17
May
The Beatles are considered by many to be the best band that ever existed. Though this is of course an issue of personal taste, their range of influence can be heard in the work of many artists today, and they are probably the most influential band of all time. They were the first popular music band to incorporate musical styles from other... Read more »
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