John Lennon

John Winston Ono Lennon was an English singer-songwriter, musician, and political activist. After a troubled childhood, he rose to worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.

British musician, singer and songwriter; former Beatle and founding Beatle.

Birth

• Birthdate: October 9, 1940
• Place of birth: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Death

• Date: December 8, 1980
• Place: New York, New York, United States

Cause of death

Gunshot wound