The document provides biographical information about the famous artist John Lennon. It discusses that he was born in Liverpool, England and was a founding member of the iconic band The Beatles. It outlines details about his early life, musical career and genres. It also summarizes that he tragically died after being shot in New York City in 1980 at age 40, and despite his death his music remains popular worldwide.
1. Our International
Artist John Lennon
When is the
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camera going to why you are
take the photo? asking me.
2. Why John Lennon
We chose John because we think he is the
best artist in the world.
3. Who is John Lennon?
John Lennon was an amazing artist.
He was a member of the Beatles or Fab4
John’s genre of music was Rock’n’Roll and John
played harmonica,electronic
organ,harmonium,guitar,six string bass and
piano. He also sings.
John Lennon is famous all around the world
because of his great music and love for the
world.We see this in some of his songs.
4. John Lennon’s early life
John Lennon was born on the 9th of
October 1940, in Liverpool,England.
He was named after his grandfather
John”Jack”Lennon.
John lived most of his early years with
his aunt and uncle as his mother could
not care for him and his father emigrated
to New Zealand.
5. John Lennon’s early
life continued
John Lennon said this about his early life:
“Part of me would like to be accepted by all facets
of society and not be this loudmouthed lunatic
musician. But I cannot be what I am not. Because
of my attitude, all the other boys' parents ...
instinctively recognised what I was, which was a
troublemaker, meaning I did not conform and I
would influence their kids...”
6. John Lennon’s high
lights and awards
John has won 5 Grammys and 10 film and
T.V awards, he has also won 1 Academy
award and a BAFTA award and a laurel
award.He has a platinum and gold record.
7. John’s music today
Even though John has sadly died his
music is still very popular all around
the globe because he has millions of fans
that hold him dear to their hearts and
will never forget the great man who is
John Lennon.
8. John’s sad death.
John was shot with a 38 revolver four times in the
back by Mark David Chapman at 10:50pm
Monday 8 December 1980 in his apartment
building in Manhattan,New York.He had just
returned from Record Plant/Studios with his
wife and John was pronounced dead on arrival at
St.Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center.The doctor
said that nobody could have lived for more than
about 10 minutes with such injuries.
9. John Lennon’s sad death
contiud
John Lennon was cremated at the Ferncliff
Crematory in Hartsdale, NY. He did not have a
funeral service; instead, Yoko Ono asked that
everyone who wished to do something in his honor
spend ten minutes in silent remembrance of him the
following Sunday (December 14, 1980) at 2pm
EST.
10. Our insight on John
John showed us that peace is right and
war is wrong.
John showed us how much music can
change your life.
John has showed us that even though
your band broke up you should still
continue with music.
11. Stan Walker John Lennon
Born Australia Born UK
Popular
alive Dead
round the
Pop Rock and Roll
world
raised NZ raised UK
12. Dave Dobbyn John Lennon
Alive popular Dead
born N.Z round born U.K
Pop the world Rock and Roll
raised NZ raised UK
13. Glossary
Globe/world/a planet in our milky way.
Rock’nRoll/Rock and roll.
harmonium
NZ/New Zealand
UK/United Kingdom
BAFTA/The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
supports, promotes and develops the art forms of the moving image - film,
television and video games - by identifying and rewarding excellence,
inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public.