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Former Beatle John Lennon arrives at the Times Square recording studio ‘The Hit Factory’ before a recording session of his final album ‘Double Fanasy’ in August 1980 in New York City, New York.  (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

What would Lennon, the conscience of rock ‘n roll, sing about Gaza genocide?

Rock ‘n roll’s aristocracy, along with other celebrities and musicians, are silent about Israel’s war in Gaza – bar a few like Eric Clapton and Roger Waters

John Lennon’s landing card expected to fetch £15 000 at auction

The form, filled in months before the Beatle’s death in 1980, describes his nationality as ‘weird’ and occupation as ‘hazardus’.

Magazine publishes Lennon’s last print interview

Magazine publishes Lennon’s last print interview

<i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine is publishing an interview with John Lennon, conducted three days before the former Beatle was gunned down in New York.

John Lennon’s killer refused parole for sixth time

John Lennon’s killer was denied parole for the sixth time on Tuesday, three months before the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death.

Money, not revolution

Pop culture icons John Lennon and Mick Jagger were clever capitalists who cashed in on the mood of the 1960s, says a British academic.

Rare collection of Lennon art on display

John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, and his admirers are so protective of his legacy they don’t want any of his original drawings photographed in full.

Beatles’ Indian guru Maharishi Yogi dies

The guru to the Beatles who introduced transcendental meditation to the West, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, died at his Dutch home on February 5, aides said on February 6. He was said…

Beatles to be beamed across the universe

The songs of The Beatles have always enjoyed a global appeal. Now one of their best-loved recordings is to be beamed into the galaxy in an attempt to introduce the Fab Four’s…

Lucky Dube fans pour hearts out on blog

After the death of South African reggae legend Lucky Dube last week in an apparent hijacking attempt in Johannesburg, much was said about the singer’s worldwide appeal — and a…