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    Remembering John Lennon (09/10/1940 - 08/12/1980)

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    • johnnymain
      johnnymain last edited by

      A thread to post memories of seeing John or listening to his music.

      "Never guess. Unless you have to. There's enough uncertainty in the universe as it is." - The Fourth Doctor (Logopolis 1981).

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      • debbie
        debbie last edited by

        Missing John and I have always loved his song Beautiful Boy.

        Life is what happens to you while your busy making other plans.

        John 3:16 BELIEVE!

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        • jl4761
          jl4761 last edited by

          I can't believe how quick the years go by!!! 35 years has gone by!!! To me, it seems like it was just yesterday!!

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          • johnnymain
            johnnymain last edited by

            How the World Reacted to John Lennon?s Death 35 Years Ago In the days after murderer's name edited shot John Lennon on Dec. 8, 1980, the area around the gates of the Dakota, Lennon?s apartment building in New York City, quickly turned into a makeshift memorial. Flowers and signs from fans quoting Beatles lyrics were displayed alongside the more official remembrances, as world leaders made their way to honor an artist whose life had been ended too early. The killing was shocking not only for its senselessness, but also because Lennon managed to escape many of other pitfalls of rock stardom. ?He beat the rock-?n?-roll life,? TIME?s remembrance quoted Steve Van Zandt saying the day after Lennon died. ?Beat the drugs, beat the fame, beat the damage. He was the only guy who beat it all.? Source: http://time.com/4131751/john-lennon-1980-anniversary/ Admin Edit In keeping with the wishes of those who are sensitive to seeing the name of John's murderer in print, as requested that name has been edited from the above article quote.

            "Never guess. Unless you have to. There's enough uncertainty in the universe as it is." - The Fourth Doctor (Logopolis 1981).

            http://www.metaltalk.rocks for Daily Metal News, Reviews and Opinions.

            Glasgow -  20th June 2010

            Liverpool - 20th December 2011

            Liverpool  - 28th May 2015

            Glasgow - 14th December 2018

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            • beatlesfanrandy
              beatlesfanrandy last edited by

              I think there's probably more than one thread on here about remembering John.

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              • HaileyMcComet
                HaileyMcComet last edited by

                beatlesfanrandy:

                I think there's probably more than one thread on here about remembering John.

                He deserves more than one. But I'll probably ignore this one. Seeing the name of his killer so prominently displayed is a major turn off.

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                  admin last edited by

                  (I guess the mods can merge the threads.) I love the song "Empty Garden "Hey, Hey, Johnny) by Elton John:

                  Here Today - Paul
                  John Forever!❤️ *"Hold that line! Block that kick!"*

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                  • Nancy R
                    Nancy R last edited by

                    I know this thread was started by a Scottish person (hence the dates written the way they were) What is weird is that he actually died on Dec. 9th in the U.K. And, yes, it is so hard to believe it's been 35 years. I was 25 then and remember it like yesterday. I was devastated and cried off & on for at least a week. It also for some reason really upset me that his killer was born one day exactly before me in the same year. I was born May 11, 1955. RIP John

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                    • A
                      admin last edited by

                      John❤️🍀

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                      • A
                        admin last edited by

                        Nancy R:

                        I know this thread was started by a Scottish person (hence the dates written the way they were) What is weird is that he actually died on Dec. 9th in the U.K. And, yes, it is so hard to believe it's been 35 years. I was 25 then and remember it like yesterday. I was devastated and cried off & on for at least a week. It also for some reason really upset me that his killer was born one day exactly before me in the same year. I was born May 11, 1955. RIP John

                        Nancy that is sad to read but sweet to share. Hugs to you.❤️ I was born on December 01, 1968. A week after my 12th birthday I was traumatized, for the first time in my life to my knowledge, by John being murdered. My Dad and I loved The Beatles. My Dad turned me onto The Beatles. Then 3.5 months later my Dad died of a massive heart attack. Another trauma. Both seemed to forever relate to the other. My life was never the same. Fragmentation. Which is possibly why it is so hard for me to watch things about John's murder and I am so defensive of John. I read somewhere John was born at 6:30 pm on October 09, 1940 but some claim it was 7:30 pm. I wonder which time is correct? Peace and Love...✌️❤️

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                        • SusyLuvsPaul
                          SusyLuvsPaul last edited by

                          "Johnny, we hardly knew ye"--Except, in many ways, we did. Most of all through your music. Also because you talked so much, especially in your final interviews.

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                            admin last edited by

                            SusyLuvsPaul:

                            "Johnny, we hardly knew ye"--Except, in many ways, we did. Most of all through your music. Also because you talked so much, especially in your final interviews.

                            That's because he had a lot to say.

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                            • SurSteven
                              SurSteven last edited by

                              "This ism, That ism...ism...ism...ism...ism All We Are Saaaying!........." ~ //oo\\ Love You Brother Brotha' John

                              Peace On Earth To Everyone

                              Peace On Earth Today Someday

                              As Love And Understanding Grow

                              Peace Will Come To Stay...Some Day

                              Inner and Outer Peace... to US ALL!!!

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                                admin last edited by

                                Such pleasing chord progressions in his songs.

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                                • oobu24
                                  oobu24 last edited by

                                  and yes, can the mods remove the name of the jerk of all jerks...as Paul said.

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                                  • jl4761
                                    jl4761 last edited by

                                    As George wrote in the song "All Those Years Ago," "Now we're left cold and sad, by someone the devil's best friend, someone who offended all!!"

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                                    • Nancy R
                                      Nancy R last edited by

                                      hey_kittay:

                                      Nancy R:

                                      I know this thread was started by a Scottish person (hence the dates written the way they were) What is weird is that he actually died on Dec. 9th in the U.K. And, yes, it is so hard to believe it's been 35 years. I was 25 then and remember it like yesterday. I was devastated and cried off & on for at least a week. It also for some reason really upset me that his killer was born one day exactly before me in the same year. I was born May 11, 1955. RIP John

                                      Nancy that is sad to read but sweet to share. Hugs to you.❤️ I was born on December 01, 1968. A week after my 12th birthday I was traumatized, for the first time in my life to my knowledge, by John being murdered. My Dad and I loved The Beatles. My Dad turned me onto The Beatles. Then 3.5 months later my Dad died of a massive heart attack. Another trauma. Both seemed to forever relate to the other. My life was never the same. Fragmentation. Which is possibly why it is so hard for me to watch things about John's murder and I am so defensive of John. I read somewhere John was born at 6:30 pm on October 09, 1940 but some claim it was 7:30 pm. I wonder which time is correct? Peace and Love...✌️❤️

                                      I am so sorry to hear that about your dad! He must have been fairly young! And John was born at 6:30 pm. according to Cynthia and a plaque at the hospital. Will post a pic if I can find it.

                                      Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                                      GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                                      Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                                      FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                                      Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                                      Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                                      Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                                      • Nancy R
                                        Nancy R last edited by

                                        Found it easier than I thought

                                        Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                                        GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                                        Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                                        FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                                        Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                                        Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                                        Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                                        • Apple Scruff
                                          Apple Scruff last edited by

                                          Every year I think of him, sometimes even a few days before the 8th. This year I have been thinking of John a lot-really miss him. Not only is his death so tragic, but happened at a time in his life where he was starting to feel excited to make music again, be creative and maybe even tour. He was in such a good place.

                                          "I think the world is a good place that is a bit screwed up by people and their actions" PAUL MCCARTNEY
                                          Sunday, July 7, 2013-Saw Paul live for the first time-A DREAM CAME TRUE, BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE

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                                            admin last edited by

                                            Nancy R:

                                            Found it easier than I thought! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v319/njr/NANCY-HP/Pictures/2011_08_25/IMG_0841_zpsef165ae2.jpg

                                            Thanks! That is really nice.❤️

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