Welcome to the Beatles Bible's guide to the life and music of John Lennon!
You make your own dream. That's the Beatles' story, isn't it? That's Yoko's story. That's what I'm saying now. Produce your own dream. If you want to save Peru, go save Peru. It's quite possible to do anything, but not to put it on the leaders and the parking meters. Don't expect Jimmy Carter or Ronald Reagan or John Lennon or Yoko Ono or Bob Dylan or Jesus Christ to come and do it for you. You have to do it yourself.
In this special section you'll find a wealth of information about Lennon. We have:
- An overview of John Lennon's life, with information on key events from his childhood through to The Beatles and his solo years.
- Detailed guides to all his solo songs, including recording and release dates and fascinating facts
- Info on all the essential John Lennon albums you need to complete your collection, from Live Peace In Toronto 1969 to Double Fantasy, plus posthumous releases such as Milk And Honey, John Lennon Anthology and the John Lennon Signature Box.
- Guides to the avant garde and experimental releases made with Yoko Ono: Two Virgins, Life With The Lions and Wedding Album.
- John Lennon photo gallery.
- A feature on John Lennon and the number nine.
- John Lennon discography detailing album and single artwork tracklisting and release dates for the US and UK.
- And don't forget the fab forum - complete with John Lennon smileys!
Song of the day
Goodnight Vienna
The title track of Ringo Starr's fourth solo album, Goodnight Vienna was written by John Lennon in 1974. A demo recording was included on the 1998 box set John Lennon Anthology. Read more »
He said he said
"You have to be a bastard to make it, and that's a fact. And the Beatles are the biggest bastards on earth." - John Lennon
Album of the month
Live In New York City
The second album of previously-unreleased recordings to be issued after John Lennon's death, Live In New York City was recorded at the One To One fundraiser at Madison Square Garden in August 1972. Read more »
Did you know?
The first instrument John Lennon learned to play was the harmonica. His aunt Mimi bought him his first guitar at the age of 16.
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