John Lennon: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1994

Rock Hall Bio:
 http://rockhall.com/inductees/john-lennon/bio/

Official Site:

www.johnlennon.com

John Lennon lost his mother when he was 17. He had no contact with his dad until his Beatles’ years. In 1957, he formed the Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles. The Beatles became the biggest band ever to walk the Earth giving them freedom to produce what they wanted. During the band’s latter years, Lennon branched out.

He filmed an anti-war movie in 1967:

How I Won the War:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=logjz5y2Ots

He performed at The Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus (1968):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvKkH0Vwxug&feature=related

Lennon released three experimental albums before the Beatle’s broke up.

In 1969, he and Yoko put on a number of bed-ins for peace.

Give Peace A Chance (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkZC7sqImaM

Cold Turkey (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEnNEIVR9EM

Instant Karma (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqP3wT5lpa4

After the Beatles’ breakup, Lennon went solo. In 1970, he underwent Primal Therapy to deal with his childhood traumas.

Mother (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkOoZDK7Rz8

Power to the People (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvlBS4PMF0

Working Class Hero (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njG7p6CSbCU

Imagine (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLgYAHHkPFs

Lennon feuded with former mate Paul McCartney…

How Do You Sleep (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK7CLXHSr1M

…while preaching peace.

Happy Xmas (War is Over):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN4Uu0OlmTg

　
In 1972, John and Yoko hosted the Mike Douglas Show for a week.

Mind Games (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dHUfy_YBps

During an 18-month stretch, he experienced his so-called “lost weekend” with May Pang. He later returned to Yoko.

Whatever Gets You Through the Night (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjWebKavfuI

#9 Dream (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGFvlnCq-ts

During this period, he collaborated with Elton John, Mick Jagger and David Bowie. He co-wrote “Fame” with Bowie.

Lennon retired in 1975 to help raise his son Sean.

In 1976, he was granted permanent residency in the U.S. after a four year battle with immigration. Also in 1976, Saturday Night Live offered the Beatles $3000 cash if they would reunite. Lennon and McCartney were watching the show at the same time and almost drove to the studio.

Lennon returned to the studio and released his final studio album in 1980.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-F3MJjcRkc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yeiu7A41Tlw&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZh_BqJqKns&feature=related

　

Starting Over (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utc09QGs-3c

On December 8, 1980, John Lennon was shot and killed by a deranged fan.

Woman (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-x1FsvOAz4


Watching the Wheels (1981):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da69-pu_pqc

Nobody Told Me (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_0di2IL440