John lennon

John lennon ( 9 October 1940 - 8 December 1980 ) was an english musician, singer, and songwriter. He formed one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. He born and raised in liverpool, Lennon become involved as teenager. He was got married to yoko Ono in 1969. Lennon revealed a rebellious nature and acerbic wit in his music, writing, drawing on film, and in interviews. he moved to new york city in 1971. as of 2012 lennon's solo album sales in the U.S exceed 14 million units, and as writer, co-writer performer, he is responsible for 25 number - one sngles on the US Hot 100 chart. Nixon belived that Lennon's anti -war activities could cost him re-election ; republican senator storm thurmonjd suggested in a February 1972 memo that deportation would be a strategic counter-measure against Lennon.