John Lennon was raised largely by his aunt Mimi, who told him he would never make a living playing the guitar. He went on to co-found the Beatles and, with Paul McCartney, wrote many of the songs that made the Liverpool band a worldwide phenomenon. After the Beatles broke up, Lennon built a solo career and campaigned for peace with his wife, artist Yoko Ono. He was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building in 1980.
1940 to 1980 · Singer, songwriter and musician · British · 1 quote on Great Quotes Online
