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John Lennon

John Lennon

Music legend Paul McCartney gestures on arrival for a ceremony marking the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 9, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Receiving the 2,460th Star on the famed walkways of Hollywood, McCartney's star is lined up alongside his fellow Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

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About John Lennon

John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English rock musician, singer, writer, songwriter, artist, actor and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles. Lennon along with Paul McCartney formed one of the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships and "wrote some of the most popular music in rock and roll history". Lennon revealed his rebellious nature and wit on television, in films such as A Hard Day's Night, in books such as In His Own Write, and in press conferences and interviews. He was controversial through his work as a peace activist, artist, and author.

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