John Lennon left behind a huge legacy when he was assassinated in 1980 at the age of 40: music he made with The Beatles, his thriving solo career (including classic songs like “Imagine”) and ...

John Lennon, born 1940 in Liverpool, England, was a British musician and cultural icon known for his music and themes of peace and love. He was a member of the legendary band The Beatles, alongside ...

Forty years ago this week, John Lennon marked his penultimate birthday at age 39. It was October 9, 1979, and Lennon and wife Yoko Ono celebrated the occasion at New York City’s Tavern on the Green.