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John Lennon - British musician (1940–1980)

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Early Life and Education

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Birth

9 October 1940

John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool, England, to Julia Stanley Lennon and Alfred Lennon. Due to his mother's inability to care for him, he was eventually passed into the care of her sister Mary, known as 'Aunt Mimi'.

Formation of The Quarrymen

1956

Lennon formed The Quarrymen, a skiffle band that would eventually evolve into the Beatles. This marked the beginning of his musical career and the foundation of one of the most influential bands in history.

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Known For

English singer-songwriter, musician, and political activist, best known as a founding member of The Beatles.

Daily Chronicle

8 December, 1980

John Lennon was shot and killed outside The Dakota in New York City.

9 October, 1975

Sean Ono Lennon, John's second son, was born on John's 35th birthday.

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