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Famous as :
Musician, actorBirth Name :
John Winston LennonBirth Date :
October 09, 1940Birth Place :
Liverpool, England, UKSpouse :
Cynthia Lennon (23-Aug-62 - 8-Nov-68), Yoko Ono (artist/musician, 20-Mar-69 - 8-Dec-80, his death)Claim to fame :
Album "Imagine" (1971)
John Lennon's 'Nowhere Boy' Gets a Trailer
October 29, 2009 11:10:15The movie that centers around John Lennon before The Beatles era, "Nowhere Boy", has got its trailer made available for viewing pleasure. Found via Tom Leavy's YouTube account, the promo video offers first look at Aaron Johnson as Lennon and Thomas Sangster as Lennon's fellow Beatle, Paul McCartney.
Based on the book "Imagine This: Growing Up With My Brother John Lennon" by Lennon's half sister Julia Baird, the biopic tells the story of young Lennon. It follows his teenage year and his first steps to stardom. The story is said to take the highlight on the influence his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia had on his early life, and explores his friendship with McCartney.
Video: John Lennon's Charity Ad for 'One Laptop per Child'
December 29, 2008 02:12:10Almost three decades after his death, John Lennon still proves to be a popular household name as the former The Beatles member is tapped to appear in a charity commercial. Using advanced technology that enables the deceased star to speak for the good cause, the commercial ad is aimed for "One Laptop per Child".
Lennon will encourage people in the States to donate for the campaign that distributes solar-powered XO laptop for the world's poorest children. The commercial has been approved by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono and was premiered on Thursday, December 25.
John Lennon's Troubled Adolescence to Be Filmed
August 29, 2008 02:08:37The story about the early years of the legendary member of The Beatles, John Lennon, is heading to the big screen. Entitled "Nowhere Boy", the movie will highlight the acclaimed singer/songwriter's troubled teenage as told by his half-sister, Julia Baird through her memoirs.
Retelling his deeply personal account, the movie will provide a deeper look into his relationship with his mother who abandoned him and his Aunt Mimi who raised him with a strict authority. It will also show how Lennon find his only escape in music and art as well as in his friendship with Paul McCartney.
Elvis Presley Reclaimed His Predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity
October 31, 2007 01:10:09It's been 30 years since his death, but Elvis Presley still scores well, very well indeed, in case of cash. The late King of Rock n Roll has reclaimed his predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity.
Having his Graceland taking in an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, Elvis seizes the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's seventh annual list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, again, after he last topped the list in 2005.
Mick Jagger Releasing First Retrospective Album
August 09, 2007 11:08:27
The Rolling Stones vocalist Mick Jagger will release his first retrospective album this autumn. He also revealed that among the 17 tracks, the record titled 'The Very Best of Mick Jagger' will contain some rarities.
The unreleased materials are: 'Too Many Cooks (Spoil the Soup)' which was produced by John Lennon and recorded in a Los Angeles studio in 1973, 'Charmed Life', a cut material from his 1993 solo album 'Wandering Spirit', and 'Checkin Up on My Baby', a song recorded with blues band The Red Devils during 'Wandering Spirit' sessions.
R.E.M. Records John Lennon's Song for Charity
March 14, 2007 04:03:16
Not only receiving the induction ceremony in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, R.E.M. is also giving out something. In that evening, the band presents "Number 9 Dream", a song by John Lennon which is re-recorded to be included in charity album "Instant Karma: The Campaign To Save Darfur".
Involving original members, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry who retired in 1997, the track will be the album's first single released. It debuted in radios on March 12, the same day the band received the induction ceremony.
George Harrison's Guitar Up for Auction
November 21, 2006 10:11:14
A guitar owned by George Harrison of The Beatles is to go under the hammer for a special auction in London later this month.
The coveted Maton MS500 Mastersound, which was played by the late Beatle at the height of Beatlemania in 1963, is expected to raise about £100,000 when it is auctioned on November 30th at Cooper Owen's Music Legends auction.
Forbes' Top-Earning Dead Celebrities
October 26, 2006 11:10:53
It's been twelve years after his death that Kurt Cobain, Nirvana singer-songwriter, is making another record. The late rocker, whose wealth in an estimated $50 million between October 2005 and October of this year, tops the top spot on Forbes' 6th annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list.
In the last 12 months, Cobain reportedly earned $50 million, which is said largely due to his widow, Courtney Love, who sold a stake in his song catalog to publishing company Primary Wave. The once proclaimed King of Pop Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 and reigned as the top earner from 2001 to 2005, slips to 2nd spot with earnings of $42 million.
The Beatles' "Love" to be Released Next Month
October 04, 2006 09:10:00
The Beatles is back and about to give fans their newest music album. The new effort, titled "Love", was created from a past suggestion by the late George Harrison and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté.
Producer Sir George Martin and his son, Giles Martin were the two persons working on the set after getting permission from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, and George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison.
Axl Rose Sued Over John Lennon Portrait
September 23, 2006 10:09:38
Axl Rose is just one among the many Hollywood celebrities dealing with legal wrangle. The rocker has been sued by a Los Angeles art broker, claiming the star failed to pay $2.36 million for a portrait of John Lennon as done by Pop Art master Andy Warhol.
In the lawsuit, filed Sept. 11 in Los Angeles Superior Court, broker Acquire d'Arte stated that it negotiated with a New York art gallery and was able to lower the price of the artwork from $2.65 million to $2.36 million for Rose. However, after agreeing to buy the portrait, Rose paid only $1.21 million.
Sarah McLachlan to Celebrate Christmas with "Wintersong"
August 09, 2006 04:08:28
Christmas has yet come, but Sarah McLachlan has prepared all to celebrate the big day. The singer has planned to release a new album, titled "Wintersong", slated for October 17th release date.
The set, consists of 12-track CD, marks McLachlan's first new studio recording in three years. The collection features among other Diana Krall on piano for the 1965 Charlie Brown song "Christmas Time Is Here", and the Barenaked Ladies' Jim Creegan on double bass.
A John Lennon Schoolbook Fetches £126,500
April 22, 2006 10:04:12
A John Lennon schoolbook containing the music legend's thoughts, drawings and poems has been sold at auction for £126,500.
The 10-page red exercise book, entitled "My Anthology", was copied when Lennon was still 12 years old and includes an illustration of a walrus, from Lewis Carroll's poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter".
Lennon's Lyric to Fetch $2M
February 11, 2006 01:02:35The two-sided lyric sheet of John Lennon's "A Day In the Life" which became the centerpiece of the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," is up for auction.
The sheet is part of an auction of memorabilia at Bonhams and Butterfields and is predicted to fetch more than $2M.
Original Draft of 'A Day in the Life' Up for Sale
January 18, 2006 01:01:22The original draft of the lyrics to The Beatles' classic "A Day in the Life" which was written by late John Lennon up for sale Tuesday January 17th.
Speaking on the auction, Bonhams auction house announced the manuscript will be sold in a sealed-bid auction ending March 7.
Rock Icon Lennon Available for Internet Download
November 10, 2005 03:11:04Former Beatle John Lennon will get the honor as one of world's music legends. The singer's music will be made available on Real/Rhapsody, Napster, MSN and Yahoo! Unlimited. The entire Lennon solo catalogue will then be made available digitally beginning December 5th (December 6th in the US).
Commenting on the matter, Lennon's widow Yoko Ono said "I am very happy that John's music is now available to a new generation of music fans. New technology is something he always embraced and this is something he would have loved." And to your notice, Lennon's greatest hits album "Working Class Hero," which was released on CD in the UK and US in October, is available to purchase in download form now.
Leto as John Lennon's Killer
November 04, 2005 11:11:48The assassination of the legendary John Lennon of The Beatles 25 years ago apparently inspired a Canadian-based film company, Peace Arch Entertainment, to make a film which explores the mind of his killer, Mark David Chapman. Entitled "Chapter 27", this independent feature is about to be helmed by a first-time director Jarrett Schaeffer who also wrote the script while has already been joined by Lindsay Lohan and Jared Leto. Lohan will portray a fictional fan of Lennon who also befriends Chapman, played by Leto, shortly before the awful incident. Meanwhile, the parts of Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, have not been cast yet.
Peace Arch Entertainment President, John Flock, explained that the title of this film is actually a reference to the 26 chapters in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", which prompted Chapman, as he cited, to do the murder. "It's a psychological study of (Chapman)," Flock said. "I wouldn't call it a sympathetic portrayal of him, but you do kind of get into Chapman's head." The production is slated to begin on January 16 in New York with the aim to be released by the late next year.
Legend's Auction
November 01, 2005 10:11:31Not only he is one of the most celebrated celebrities, but more than that this former Beatle also is ranked third on Forbes list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. What an achievement. It's John Lennon. The music legend has scored another record as the white suit he wore on the cover of The Beatles' "Abby Road" album was sold at auction Sunday for $118,000.
The buyer was Anthony Pugliese of World Films in Del Ray, Florida. Besides the suit, Pugliese also bought the jacket Lennon wore in his video to the song "Imagine" for $32,000. In addition to those, the Austin Princess Lennon drove in the film "Imagine" was sold to a private Japanese investor for $150,000.
No. 1 Top-Earning Dead Celebrity Is Elvis Presley
October 29, 2005 10:10:43King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley still has the power. The grave doesn't restrict his charm. The late music legend proves that he is the king and none can beat him.
The Memphis singer who died in 1977 has topped a list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities compiled by business magazine Forbes. Generated $45m for his estate this year through royalties, it's the fifth consecutive year that Elvis has topped the list, beating Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz in 2nd with $35m.
Ozzy Osbourne Covers All Under
October 06, 2005 03:10:10The prince of darkness covers almost all under his new effort. Ozzy Osbourne is set to cover John Lennon's "Woman," Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" and the Moody Blues' "Go Now" under his new album. Dubbed "Under Cover," the set is a Dualdisc and will marry the street November 1 via Epic Records.
The three components actually is a follow up to the remaining 10 cuts that were released this year on the "Under Covers" disc of Osbourne's boxed set "Prince of Darkness." As of the forthcoming DVD set, it will feature the featurette "Dinner With Ozzy and Friends," which finds him regaling his son Jack Osbourne and Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister with tales of rock'n'roll excess. A video for Ozzy's cover of The Beatles' "In My Life" is also included.
Auctioned; John Lennon's 1956 Austin Princess
September 21, 2005 12:09:00Fans, collector, young or old, female or male. Any body, no matter who they are, they are free to join the auction, starting Oct. 2 at http://www.juliensauctions.com, to get John Lennon's 1956 Austin Princess, the modified hearse featured in his 1973 documentary, "Imagine." Complete with Lennon-signed registration, the car is valued at $200,000 to $300,000.
Other items offered at the auction, to conclude live Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, include the white suit Lennon wore for The Beatles' "Abbey Road" crosswalk album cover, the embroidered jacket he wore in "Imagine," Marilyn Monroe's 1961 daily appointment book, her personal phone and address book and Charlie Chaplin's grandfather clock, used in his 1918 short film, "How to Make Movies."
John Lennon Memorabilia Sold Out
July 29, 2005 11:07:12People say money cannot buy love, but it at least can buy a piece of history. Approvingly, John Lennon memorabilia valued by Cooper Owen auctioneer at more than $2 million was being sold in London Thursday. The legend's collections among others include youthful paintings and handwritten lyrics, jackets, eyeglasses and even furniture.
Above all memorabilia being auctioned, a handwritten lyric sheet for "All You Need is Love" used by Lennon during a television performance by The Beatles in 1967 was sold for 600,000 pounds ($1.04 million). Identity of the buyer isn't revealed. Aside, a military-style tunic worn by Lennon that inspired the Beatles' famous "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" record cover fetched 100,000 pounds. Also there was a pair of Lennon's trademark round wire spectacles that sold for 55,000 pounds.
Stamp Collection of Lennon Displayed for Public
June 28, 2005 11:06:33Fans of John Lennon from The Beatles can soon enjoy the legend's stamp collection, which will be displayed for public at Smithsonian's National Postal Museum in October. The museum purchased the album, contains more than 550 stamps from around the world, including many from former British colonies such as India and New Zealand, from a British stamp dealer but refused to mention the price.
Going on details about the prestigious collection, it doesn't focus on stamps featuring music, but indicates some artistic interest on Lennon's part. The album, printed in about 1950 and was given to Lennon by his cousin Stanley Parkes, has images of British monarchs in its title page.
Lennon Memorabilia will Go on Sale
June 21, 2005 10:06:57Legend John Lennon's memorabilia will be auctioned July 28 at The Hippodrome nightclub in central London, through Cooper Owen auction house. Some major collections of his that will go on sale among others; his student days oil painting and handwritten "All You Need Is Love" manuscript.
Moreover, there will also be a table from the home Lennon shared with his first wife, Cynthia; a tunic thought to have inspired the costumes on the "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album cover; and a bedspread from Lennon's "bed-in" for peace in Montreal with Yoko Ono. Cooper Owen expects to raise $2 million from the auction.
