John Lennon's Biography

John Lennon achieved worldwide fame in the 1960s as a singer, songwriter and guitarist in one of the most successful bands of all time -The Beatles. He is credited as being the original and founding member of the band and was often referred to as "the smart one" of the group. He came from a working-class neighborhood in Liverpool England but was influenced by American Rock n Roll music and often named Elvis Presley as the artist who inspired him the most. As Lennon and The Beatles experimented with psychedelic drugs and embraced eastern philosophies they developed a new sound and greatly influenced the cultural movements of the 1960s with their style and social awareness. After the "Fab Four" disbanded in 1970, Lennon immersed himself in the counterculture scene, becoming an outspoken peace activist and producing avant-garde albums with his second wife, Japanese born, conceptual artist, Yoko Ono. John Lennon impacted society with his profound songwriting, innovative artistry and social views and continues to live on as an icon of musical genius.