December 8, 1980 – The saddest day on the Beatles calendar. John Lennon was assassinated in front of his home on West 72nd Street in NYC. The world literally stopped for a week. As Elton John sang, in his tribute to John, “Empty Garden” – “A gardener like that one, no one can replace”. It is still a difficult day for fans to get through, but listening to his music and thinking of all the love he gave the world definitely helps. Very few people who have ever walked the face of this Earth have become as well known and loved as John, Paul, George, & Ringo. The positive influence they have had still affects every day life. Their message of Peace and Love is very powerful and to see younger people getting the message is very heartwarming. Long Live The Beatles!
All You Need is Love.
The man was the best and always will be the best may his killer rot in hell
Very true about it being a difficult day. Other than the birth of my 2 children, John’s death in such a brutal manner hurt a lot of us right to our souls.
I will play some music of his and remember what he still stands for!
John Lennon was a great musician and all he wanted was peace. He has his peace now, but we all miss him and what could of been. But, his music lives on forever and ever! RIP John!
My 14-year old daughter discovered the Beatles’ music a couple of years ago, and quickly became a fan of John Lennon. His message of love and peace has touched her deeply. What an amazing thing; his message transcends generations. Maybe we will see peace one day.
Iill always remember John Lennon, not only on this very sad anniversary, but every day of the year; and what him and his music meant to an entire generation, and beyond.
“Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you.
Tomorrow I’ll miss you.”
John Winston Lennon
1940-1980
Member, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
His music has been missed; his legacy endures.
I remember laying in bed watching t.v. then across the bottom came a message John Lennon has been shot.Then minutes later John Lennon has been killed.I could believe what had happened..
I had just purchased Double Fantasy and was so happy John was back!Played all John’s music day and night..Imagine
John was the person who influenced me to study music and become a musician and teacher! My student’s just love his music and that of the Beatles. I am always very sad on this day, and keep wondering what new songs/music would have come from this creative genius.
we all lost someone special and he will never be replaced.
My name is Robyn and i am from Bhutan.i became greats fan of Beatles {John Lennon}which was inspired by My sister in law name (SRIMONI RAI}
and would like to convey my regard to all BEATLES fans he is still in my heart and soul i will never forget his music and his song named IMAGING, GIVE PEACE A CHANCE and i will always remember John Lennon.
I really love John Lennon and his band, . (Beatles)
John will always be in our hearts! His music, talent and love will always live on for ever!
I was 14 years old, a freshan in high school when the news came over the radio… A sad, most devistating day… But the music – and the message – live on! Now, John gets to rock with Buddy, Elvis, Jimi and now George in the greatest band in the sky… Peace.
John was my favorite beatle. That nut case that murdered him should rot in prison
As I have felt with others I’ve lost, I always remember the good times and memories and take a moment to reflect.
All we are saying is Give Peace A Chance.
If ever there was a TRUE Ambassador for Peace it was John. The man gave us so much, and we owe it to his legacy to continue the Push for Peace. He molded himself and three other band mates into the worlds most recognized and popular musicians, and changed the musical industry forever. He is a force that is sorely missed each and every day! Much Love John!
Mark David Chapman stole the life of John Winston Lennon on December 8, 1980. He also stole part of my childhood…Instant Karma will get you Mark and John is watching from above!!!!
God bless John, Yoko, Sean and their family. God bless Paul, Ringo & George (may he rest in peace). And God bless the sick man who took John’s life. He probably needs it more than anyone. me too. Merry Christmas to all.
Hopefully when we go to heaven we’ll see him and get a chance to talk to him! 🙂
I was a senior in high school. I was excited about the new album and upcoming tour that I heard was in the works. John was a complex man. One who was critical on everyone but even more so on himself. He recreated some of the same pain that his parents had beset on him with Julian. Yet he made a new start with Sean. He conquered his addictions. He was making good music again and repairing his relationships with Julian and Paul. He was certainly the Beatles leader.
A Charmer, Comedian, Lover, Fighter, Artist, Competitor, Musician, Friend, Creator, Peace Activist, Rebel, and Philosopher. He was at the center of the storm and survived it. In the end his life shows us that we can rise above our circumstances of birth, grow and live a meaningful life. Have fun along the way, make mistakes and recover from them. Take time out for ourselves & remember how important family is. Laugh, love, live, and maybe even change the world.
John Is Hero I Remember The A When Was Taken From Us. John Was Artist That We Never The Likes Again. But What John Left Us Will Live In Hearts And Minds. His Music Will Never Die. Weather It’s Beatles Or His Solo Years. My Fav Songs Of John Is Jealous Guy,Imagine, Come Together, A Day Inthe Life, In My Life, Woman and Grow Old With Me. While There Beatles And John Lennon Fans His Music With Live On. Chris.
O Grande Mensageiro da Paz,eu fico muito triste neste dia jamais esquecerei J.W.L
I Will always love and miss John. He and The Beatles saved me from “misery” there are only four people in the world that really understood me without knowing me, and only two are left. I will ALWAYS miss you, RIP John Winston Lennon
Still, to this day, one of the most tragic events in my life. Still miss him daily. We can only wonder what other great things he would have accomplished had he lived. John, you will live forever in our hearts!
One of the top 3 saddest days of my life. He will live forever with his music & my imagine tatoo on my arm.
One of the top 3 saddest days of my life. He will live forever with his music & my imagine tatoo on my arm.
john is the best musician of all time
when he died music died
i love the beatles and also john lennon who inspire i never forgot the beatles and also john i love the beatles
if only john was still here today. all we can do now is IMAGINE
RIP JOHN LENNON
I am also a beatles fan,but I also think that John would not want us to harbor such strong feelings of hate towards the man who took his life….John was all about peace and love have we really forgotten that?….he didn’t mean for us to just have peace and love just for the ones we already care about….make John proud,let justice serve but don’t hate
I should follow my own advice. Th extreme loss and sadness we all feel HAS to be replaced by a way of thinking of “we were so much better off to have experienced the presence of his life, which will go on forever, than to have lived without it.”
I am 14 years old and my boyfriend got me into The Beatles. Lately I have been researching John Lennon and listening to his and the Beatles music like crazy. He was an amazing artist and I really look up to his musical influences. Every time I think about the fact that he is dead it honestly makes me just want to cry. JOHN LENNON AND THE BEATLES ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John lives on every time we speak up for peace justice and our rights.
Shine on!
That was so devastating that sad day happened after my mom turned 20 and she was pregnant with me at the time when mom heard the news dad was at work I’m thankful for his and Mark’s idea for Beatles Fest. Maybe many years from now, I’m gonna be rocking with the greatest big-name faces in rock and roll in heaven if Paul and Ringo ever pass away I can imagine there will be a Beatles reunion in heaven.
R.I.P. John, give peace a chance we all shine on
When I think of the fact that 2010 marks 30 YEARS that John is gone, it breaks my heart. I miss him more than anyone that ever entered my life and I always will.
JOHN LENNON WAS AND IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGER SONGWRITERS THAT EVER WAS. THERE ISN’T A DAY THAT I DON’T LISTEN TO ONE OF HIS GREAT SONGS BECAUSE IT JUST FEELS RIGHT.
I was 15 and in High School when John died so suddenly and tragically from a bullet!!! Friends in High School told me but I did not believe it. When I got home from school and put the news on, all night long and the next weeks that followed I cried along with my dad who raised me on the Beatles!!!!
Bless you John. I have pictures of you and the Beatles all over my room. You live forever!
Debbie Deceglie
“Limitless undying love that shines around “him” like a million suns, it calls him on and on Across the Universe”
What can you really say…. angered towards that pistol and that fool of gunman, angered towards all of them that bothered John in his last 5 years on this planet, saddened by our loss, saddened that the new recordings have stopped. He was just getting started again, like starting over…
i just dont see why anyone would ever want ti do such an awful thing to the most wonderful person. long live john lennons music, rest in peace john lennon
John was a man with many faces…activist, artist, songwriter. poet,and philospher, husband & father.
He’s will be remembered through time mortal.
An incrediable loss indeed. However, we will always love and remember John for his love of peace, his music and his beautiful mind.
Yes, Dec 8th is a very hard day for me as well as millions of other loyal Beatle fans. I take that day off from work and pay homage to my favorite Beatle on that day every year. Rest in peace…my favorite Beatle…..and as always,All My Loving
Donna C.
He’ll always remain my favorite ever. I don’t even like thinking of the day he passed because it was cruel and tragic beyond belief. But I am still so very grateful to have all his beautiful music, to be able to enjoy his artwork, his books, and even the music of both of his sons. John’s legacy lives on in so many beautiful ways. He was just that good.