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My Take
John Lennon is one of those rare figures where the legend genuinely lives up to the reality — and trust me, that almost never happens. As the co-founder and creative engine of the Beatles alongside Paul McCartney, he helped reshape what popular music could even be, from "Love Me Do" all the way through the psychedelic sprawl of the late 60s. But what really gets me is his solo work: "Imagine" isn't just a great song, it's basically a mission statement for a certain kind of stubborn, uncomfortable idealism that the world still hasn't figured out what to do with. He was prickly, contradictory, funny, and brilliant all at once, and his assassination in New York in 1980 cut short an artist who was clearly still evolving. Forty-plus years later and we're still talking about him — that says everything.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Lennon
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・レノン
- Reading
- じょん・れのん
- Born
- October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer / actor / singer-songwriter / guitarist / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Liverpool College of Art
Awards & achievements
- 1965 Member of the Order of the British Empire
- 1991 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 1994 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 1971 Academy Award for Best Original Score
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Imagine | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Lennon born?
October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980.
Where is John Lennon from?
John Lennon is from Liverpool, United Kingdom.
What does John Lennon do?
John Lennon works as writer, actor, singer-songwriter, guitarist, film producer.
What is John Lennon known for?
Notable works include Imagine.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.