Chapman pled guilty to killing Lennon and was sentenced in 1981. His lawyers wanted to prove that he was not responsible "by reason of mental disease or defect," but Chapman said that God told him to plead guilty, as reported by The New York Times.
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Chapman pled guilty to killing Lennon and was sentenced in 1981. His lawyers wanted to prove that he was not responsible "by reason of mental disease or defect," but Chapman said that God told him to plead guilty, as reported by The New York Times.
Paul McCartney has reflected on the notorious break-up of The Beatles. The group, which included John Lennon, McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, was unable to reconcile its differences throughout the late 1960s and, in 1970, decided to call it quits for good. The split – further encouraged by a lack of management – was announced in the notorious press release that Paul sent out alongside his debut album McCartney, also released in 1970.
The unseen footage was filmed in the Bahamas at the Sheraton Oceanus Hotel on May 25, 1969, just days before the recorded version from the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal on 31 May 1969.
Now this is Rock-N-Roll at it's best. Two of the greatest musicians of all time are being paired to each other.
The Wrap Up Magazine want to know which are music have you listened to the most? For those of you that do not know about Freddie and John, here is a recap on there music history.
John Lennon achieved worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Just as his career was on an upswing, Lennon was tragically assassinated outside his New York apartment building in December of 1980.
Many people do not know about John Lennon and the music he created. So that's why the Wrap Up Magazine created this article as a way to help keep the dream and legacy alive.
John Lennon was an English singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.
As a performer, writer or co-writer, Lennon had 25 number one singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Double Fantasy, his best-selling album, won the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. In 1982, Lennon was honored with the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
Now the Wrap-Up Magazine would like to know your favorite song from John Lennon. What song inspired you the most from him? Leave your comments below!