Lethal Rhythms Entertainment would like to acknowledge one of America’s top legendary music artist of its time! Yesterday, thousands of fans paid their tribute to the legendary John Lennon, as yesterday 12/8/2010 marks back 30 years to his death. John Lennon today, remains iconic in the music industry. On 12/8/1980, John Lennon headed back, from the recording studio, to his home in NY at The Dakota to see Yoko and his son Sean. As he headed for the entrance, he was unexpectedly gunned down by Mark Chapman. John Lennon’s death shocked the world. People believed in his involvement in political acts and also believed, aside from his former role in The Beatles, that he would never grow old. His death became a symbol all over the world.
John Lennon has a remarkable history of accomplishments! He is responsible for 27 number one songs on the US Hot 100 chart. In 2002, BBC voted him 8th on the poll of 100 Greatest Britons and he was also ranked as the 5th greatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone in 2008!! He has been listed in both the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1987) and in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1994). Even after his death in 1980, he remained iconic and continued to make history through out the music industry!
Aside from all of his accomplishments, John Lennon was also a political activist. John and Yoko Ono participated in several acts during President Nixon’s time in office. Lennon and Yoko had such a strong voice that, Nixon believed that his campaign would be threatened by Lennon and his opportunity for re-election could be at stake!! As a result, Nixon tried to have him deported due to his involvement in a concert that was being held in San Diego during the time of the Republican National Convention! Lennon spent 3 years of his life in and out of deportation hearings and trials. This threw the American people into riots! After attending rallies, televised appearances, and hundred of trials, John finally received his Green Card during the inauguration of Jimmy Carter in 1977!
John Lennon not only took a stance in his belief for American freedom, but he also took a stance with his passion as an artist! As of today, he not only remains a political icon for many Americans, but he remains legendary to the music industry to both, the American and British population!
As a tribute to John Lennon’s death, Rolling Stone issued his last interview, in full text, with the release of this month’s magazine issue. Farewell John Lennon, and thank you for continuing to make a difference in our generation today!
