John Lennon

IntroductionOn a huffish night in London, while Hitlers bombs rained down from the sky, magic Lennon was born. An infant of war, Lennon would turn out to be a symbol of peace to the entire instauration. His father left him for the sea and his mother was taken from him in a car crash. However, he had uni give-and-take inside of him, and with this music he built a new family, a family which withal endures and still cultivates the lives of homophiley. He journeyed the earth, singing come to deposither and each you need is get by. He journeyed to India to opine harmony in the land of Gandhi. He gave an anthem to the peace movement when he sang both we are saying is give peace a chance (Give Peace a Chance, 1969). But more than than importantly, he gave the world vision and dreams when he sang Imagine (1970).This discussion will highlight the points in Lennons career that transformed him into matchless of the most recognized figures of our Western culture. With his influen ces from Eastern cultures, he integrated many aspects of this into his music and fixd a double ideology that can still be guaranteen today. Various aspects of Lennons career will be analyzed in order to realize the type of person he was, and how he has influenced our culture at present. In the concluding section, a much deeper analysis will be conducted noning the importance of Lennons impact through his music, art and mind.The Career of a GeniusMainly well- liven as unrival direct of the members of the Beatles as well as the co-composer of the Beatles song catalogue which included many of the most admired reel songs ever written, arse Lennon is besides distinguished for his solo career, with his continuing status as a reputation persecuted by one of his own fans, shot dead outside his novel York City home, and as a celebrity who used his fame to draw awareness to various peaceful causes (Coleman, 1992).Lennon was born in Liverpool, raised in a middle class home that lacke d a father and also a mother as well Lennon was for the most spark off raised by his aunt Mimi, who warned him that while contend his guitar was fine, it was unlikely that he would learn a living from it (Coleman, 1992). He accompanied an art school where he produced a lilliputian group, the Quarrymen, which would later shape the foundation for the Beatles (Conord, 1994).Lennon was the original leader of the Beatles and their most controversial component. At the 1963 Royal domination Performance, he said to the audience, On the next number, would those in the cheap seats clap their hands and the catch ones breath of you rattle your jewelry. Upon being awarded the MBE, Lennon observed, I cant believe it. I thought you had to drive tanks and win wars (Conord, 1994). He elicit hitherto more argument when on November 25, 1969, he returned his MBE with love to the Queen to object to Britains involvement in Vietnam and his song Cold Turkey slid down the charts (Green, 1989).In 196 6, Lennon told Maureen Cleave in the London Evening Standard, The Beatles are large than Jesus Christ, provoking a religious repercussion in the United States (Coleman, 1992). A similar British reaction was created when Lennon appeared naked on the cover of his Two Virgins album. An exhibition of Lennons erotic lithographs had to have eight prints upst geezerhood on a lower floor threat of possible prosecution below the Obscene Publications Act. However, they were later declared unlikely to lead astray or corrupt by legal experts and handed back (Conord, 1994).In addition to music and art, Lennon also experimented with literature. Lennon wrote his prototypical book, In His Own Write, which subsequently won a Foyles Literary Prize. This was followed by A Spaniard in the Works. In addition to his film work with the Beatles (Help, A Hard Days Night, Let It Be), Lennon had a olive-sized role in Richard Lesters illogical black comedy How I Won the War (Davies, 1968). He was also th e focus of the documentary film Imagine.Lennon also formed his world-class post-Beatles group, the plastic Ono Band, which originally consisted of himself, Ono, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voorman, and Alan White, who threw together an under rehearsed show for a live concert in Toronto which was recorded as an album and film. Lennons next Plastic Ono Band effort, Plastic Ono Band with Voorman on bass, Ringo Starr on drums, and occasional piano by Billy Preston and Phil Spector, is one of rocks all-time classic albums (Conord, 1994). Sparse and powerful, the album was an outgrowth of Lennons involvement in primal scream therapy techniques as he tries to exorcise his personal pain and rejection tempered by feelings of love and hope (Henke, 2003).Paradoxically, following the break-up of the Beatles, even Ringo Starr initially had greater chart success than Lennon (Green, 1989). If Plastic Ono Band evoked Lennons agoneny, his Imagine album illustrious his delight, and proved to be a nonher c lassic. This was the most melodic of Lennons solo albums, a quality he would minimize subsequently as his peace expressions gave way to policy-making statements as on his rasping Some period in impudent York City album (Henke, 2003). Lennon decided to move to the United States, merely Lennons political activities brought him under examination by the FBI and he was ordered to leave the U.S. by the Immigration establishment (Coleman, 1992). Lennon was able to profitably fight the deportation, and in January 1974, he asked the Queen for a Royal Pardon in connection with his drug conviction in order to be free to journey to and from the United States (Green, 1989).Nevertheless, Lennons dedication as an mechanic has left a lasting feeling, from his commitment to political causes to his celebrated love for Yoko Ono in the face of human beings hostility and contempt (Seaman, 1991). His solo music has been frequently repackaged, his demo tapes and home recordings formed the basis of a long-running radio show, The Lost Lennon Tapes, a couple of these recordings formed the basis for the two Beatles reunion singles, Real contend and Free As a Bird, and many of these pieces were collected together for release in late 1998 as the Lennon Anthology album (Seaman, 1991). They offer a complete portrait of Lennon, from his pleasure to his misery, his irritation and his wit.Lennon came to the conclusion years ago that what most bulk somewhat him were most attracted to, was Lennon himself, and few artisans have put so much of themselves into their endowment so that he and his love for Yoko became his celebrated subjects (Henke, 2003).The Influence of a SoulThe feelings that jakes Lennon spoke of grew more and more personal, striking a receptive chord in the fans that followed him some commented that the be intimate was like group therapy (Aquila, 1985). chase Lennons tune all you need is love, a whole new generation loosened the bonds with their parents and turned to their peers as relatives. With colleague Beatle capital of Minnesota McCartney, can wrote I am the Walrus (1967), which began with the association with LSD, I am he as you are he, and led to the sixties collective ideal we are all together. From Berlin to Paris, from New York to Sydney, flush toilet wandered with his three fellow Beatles, singing and living a meaning of honesty and peacefulness. Lennon and McCartneys Lucy in the thresh with Diamonds (1967) about flowers that grow so incredibly high was said to present a pleasant view for a central chapter in the history of youth culture flower power and psychedelia (Weiner, 1984).And in the end, he sang, the love you take is equal to the love you make (The End, 1969). The end for this man of peace came by a gun in the hand of a criminal. Nevertheless whoremaster Lennon is greater in dying even than he was in life. In life, fundament Lennon was a rock star. In death, he was to engender a myth. The young people who were hi s original disciples are no longer young, but are still devoted to him. Now they are joined by their children and grandchildren Lennon has plow a voice that speaks to all generations. The man who was born in hostility and died in violence became a principal representation of peace.We can meet the power of indifference and re-initiation in Lennons music which is whole granted to us at a consecrated time. Sometimes it is difficult to tell whether the reason a person becomes a title-holder or heroine is that they create a new distinctiveness for their generation or that they represent the collective ideals of their society. Perhaps we can say that a commendable figure is the one who listens to his own need and those of his generation and has the gift to respond to these needs by his talent and flair. rear end Lennon is alone the one who was gifted in converting his private pain and pare into a public voice (Wiener, 1984), thus he gave his society a meaning to live by, and a dre am to pursue.Legacy A Cultural InfluenceTo an age group of baby boomers, conjuration Lennon was at the head of their culture. His music and way of life changed the way a generation reflected, dressed and felt about drugs, sex and political opinions. Future generations revealed the Beatles and John Lennon in the years afterwards(prenominal)(prenominal)ward his death (Green, 1989). Today, almost every musical artist regardless of type is familiar with and partial in some way by the music of John Lennon and the Beatles.Possibly the aspect of Lennons music that makes it so long lasting and influential is its sincerity (Green, 1989). John was not afraid to confront his own demons, writing about the passing away of his mother, his painful removal from heroin, his irritation, his love and his wish for a better world. He was genuine, and the approaches raised by his music remain real today.Now, around 25 years after his death, the influence of John Lennon remains powerful. The world wi ll neer know what route Lennon may have taken had he lived further than celestial latitude 8, 1980. Although in the 40 trivial years he was on this world, Lennon gave the world music that made it think and feel and changed the way millions of people look at the world. Very few people have had as strong of a legacy as he.ReferencesAquila, Richard. Why We Cried John Lennon and American Culture in Popular Music & Society. Vol. X, No. 1, 1985.Carr, Roy, and Tony Tyler. The Beatles An Illustrated Record. revise and updated edition. New York, Harmony Books, 1981.Coleman, Ray Lennon The Definitive Biography. Harper Perennial, New York, 1992.Conord, Bruce W. John Lennon. USA Main string Book Co., 1994.Davies, Hunter. The Beatles. Harper Collins, 1968.Du Noyer, Paul We All Shine on The Stories Behind Every John Lennon phone call 1970-1980. Harperperennial Library, 1997.Green, John Dakota Days. St Martins Mass Market Paper, 1989.Henke, James. Lennon Legend An Illustrated Life of John Len non Chronicle, 2003.Legend-John LennonOnline. http//www.johnlennon-legend.com 4/4/07.Norman, Philip.SHOUT. New York Simon and Schuster, 1981Seaman, Frederic The Last Days of John Lennon. Birch Lane Pr, 1991.Wiener, Jon. Come Together John Lennon in His Time. New York Random House, 1984.John LennonJohn Lennon The Smart Beatle You, you may say Im a dreamer, but Im not the only one I hope someday youll join us and the world will be as one, is the chorus of Imagine, one of the most famous John Lennon songs. John Winston Ono Lennon was a singer, songwriter, artist and a hero in the eyes of the many people that belonged to the world of the hippies during the 1960s through the 1980s. John Lennon was part of the music group the Beatles who sang about everything from world peace to young love and even drugs. He also became a solo artist after the Beatles die up and created a sound of his own.He realise the love and admiration of his generation by creating a huge body of work that inspired and led people (John Lennon). However, he was not a god in any way he had his flaws just like any other person. John Lennon suffered through a rough childhood, faced a challenging, in so far exciting adulthood and would never get a chance to experience his manhood. As a child, John Lennon was defiant, determined and extremely intelligent. John Lennon was born on October 09, 1940 during the Nazi bombing of Britain (John Lennon Biography). John was born to Alfred Lennon and Julia Stanley Lennon.They separated when he was a baby, but were never officially divorced. He did not see his father from the age of four, until after he became famous. After Alfred and Julia separated, Julia started a new relationship with John Bobby Dykins. When the neighborly services discovered that young John was sharing a bed with Julia and her new partner, it was agreed that John would move in with Mimi Smith, Julias sister (Coleman 88-89). John was raised in Woolton, Liverpool by his Aunt Mimi (63). At t he age of four he was taught to read and write by his Uncle George, later came to have a passion for books (99).John attended Dovedale Primary School where he did well in all of his classes. John excelled in art but had a weakness in math.. At the age of eleven John was accepted into Quarry avow High School after passing an eleven-plus exam (104,106). While attending Quarry patois High School, John became less responsible. John started failing to pay attention in class, would skip lessons, started to potbelly and began to swear (107-108). John attended Liverpool College of Art and was kicked out by the age of nineteen for disorderliness. All these things would not be enough to prepare him for what he was to encounter as a growing adult.During his adulthood, John became more daring, less responsible and was found caught up in the rush of fame. At the age of sixteen, John became a fan of Elvis Presley, who at the time was just being discovered. Elvis became the inspiration stern t he mountain that John formed called the Quarry Men, named after his school (John Lennon biography). Shortly after forming the spate, John met Paul McCartney and a friendship based solely on music was formed. After playing their number one gig, the band began to gain momentum and decided it was time for a new name (194).As the band started to throw around names such as Long John Silver, one of the band members came up with the name the Beetles. John would later change the name to the Beatles, to incorporate the word beat which was a habitual word used to define the unique bands that originated from Liverpool (195-196). After the Beatles were discovered by Brian Epstein in 1961 at the hollow out Club, they released their first single, Love Me Do in October 1962 and it peaked on the British charts at number 17. The Beatles became the first band to break out in the United States, creating the Beatlemania.After Beatlemania started to lose the magic that is possessed from the start, the band split up. After an extended break, the band returned to the studio to expand their experimental with drug-influenced exotic instrumentation/lyrics and tape abstractions. The first sample was the single Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever, followed up by Sgt. Peppers Lonely paddy wagon Club Band, still considered by many to be the greatest rock album ever (John Lennon Biography). John never did get to experience his manhood, but he did get to experience many other things like marriage, divorce and having kids.The first woman he married was his college friend Cynthia Powell. Cynthia became his wife during Beatlemania and had their son during that time too. On April 8, 1963 their son John Charles Julian Lennon was born (Coleman 261). John Lennon did no want to get married, but in order to protect Cynthia and the child he decided that marriage was the best resource (264). Cynthia Powell said, I dont think that wed have been married if I hadnt become pregnant. He wasnt the so rt at the age of twenty- one to say Will you marry me? It was all so immediate that we hardy realized the seriousness of it all making love, getting pregnant, getting married. (qtd. in Coleman 263). After meeting Yoko Ono at one of her art showings in 1966, John and her started to have an affair. As they got more and more serious John finally had the courage to tell Cynthia what was going on (422). Though they move to work through this hard time, John finally decided to end their marriage in 1968 (440). John and Yoko were married on March 20, 1969 (John Lennon). They had a son, Sean Lennon Ono, in 1975.Johns second marriage ended on December 8, 1980 when he was assassinated by an enraged fan outside of his hotel (John Lennon Biography). After the death of John Lennon his record sales soared and he continued to be admired by his generation (John Lennon). On December 14, 1980, a ten-minute silent vigil in Johns honour was observed around the world at 200 P. M. E. S. T. (Coleman 724) . John left behind a legacy of music that has reached generation after generation. John Lennon suffered through a rough childhood, faced a challenging, yet exciting adulthood and would never get a chance to experience his manhood.As a child, John was raised by his Aunt Mimi after his parents were divorced, never saw his father until he became famous and was seventeen when he lost his mother after she was hit by a car. During his adulthood he formed a band, began a friendship with Paul McCartney and his renamed band, the Beatles were discovered by Brian Epstein. John never did get to experience his manhood, but he did get to experience many other things like marriage, divorce and having kids. He married, divorced and had a child with Cynthia Powell. Then he married and had a child with Yoko Ono and during their marriage he was assassinated by an enraged fan.John left behind a legacy of music that has reached generation after generation. You, you may say Im a dreamer, but Im not the o nly one I hope someday youll join us and the world will be as one, is the chorus of Imagine, one of the most famous John Lennon songs. Works Cited Coleman, Ray. Lennon the definitive biography. USA HarperCollins Publishers, 1985. Print. John Lennon Biography. The Rock and Roll Hall of fame and museum. Web. 09. Aug. 2012 John Lennon. 2012. Biography. com 2012. Biography. com 10 Aug 2012