Saturday, November 19, 2011

John Lennon Still Lives on in the Hearts of his Many Fans

By Jake Spencer


John Lennon tees are one of the most common concert T shirts today, and with good reason: as a founding member of one of the most popular British acts in the world and as a solo artist, Lennon became an inspiration to millions.His excellence in his craft is not the only reason why critics and fans deeply admire him.He is idolized by many because of his philosophy and his way of life, which helped alter people’s attitude about the relevant issues in society.

Lennon, a native of Liverpool, England, first became world-renowned as a lead guitarist when he helped put together the best-selling music artists in the world, the Beatles.He and fellow Beatle, bass player Paul McCartney, worked together and became one of 20th century’s best songwriting teams, significantly contributing to the band’s accomplishment before they disbanded in 1970.

Upon making the decision to become a solo artist, Lennon relocated to New York City, where he released John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Imagine, which were met with critical praise.In order to voice out his strong criticisms towards the Vietnam War, he released the iconic songs “Give Peace a Chance” and “Imagine”.Because of his criticism of the war, and his participation in political and peace movements, US President Richard Nixon’s administration attempted to deport him.On December 8, 1980, Lennon was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman, resulting in his death and the mourning of people all over the world for the loss of an important icon.

So far, Lennon has received many esteemed accolades such as his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994, and sales of his album have reached over 14 million units in the US alone.His albums, as well as memorabilia dedicated to his memory, such as John Lennon tees and posters, continue to be popular with fans.

Anyone wearing a John Lennon tshirt understands that there is a reason why this man’s image is extremely famous: he is a person who stood up for what he believed in, despite other people’s misgivings.By using his passion for making influential music, he tackled significant issues in society in order to urge others to take a stand and change the world.




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