Dec 8, 1980 - A day I will never forget!

[Johnny Vinyl]

It was 32 years ago today that Mark David Chapman took away the life of one of the most important and celebrated musicians in rock and roll.

John Lennon wasn't just a member of The Beatles, and part of a great songwriting duo, he was a person that spoke out with conviction about his beliefs.

Today I'm going to take some time to play his music.

Thank you Mr. Lennon!

 

[NorthStar]

-- R.I.P. John Lennon ---------- Imagine

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* Yesterday, December 7, was the anniversary date of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

 

[Kippyy]

Thanks for the reminder. What a waste of a great talent,musician and activist.
Yet all these years later, it seems guns are just as readily available as ever.
Seems history teaches us nothing.

 

[garylkoh]

Thanks for the reminder, John. I'll spin some Beatles (from the USB Apple) in my car

Also, don't forget the Plastic Ono Band.

 

[treitz3]

It would have been nice to hear more music from him. I distinctly remember as a young lad at the time being extremely disappointed of his murder. Though I don't listen to his music as much as I did back then, I'm quite sure I would enjoy it just as much today and it would have been cool to see how his music evolved over the years.

RIP Mr. Lennon and thank you for your contributions to the music.

Tom

 

[NorthStar]

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[DaveyF]

Thanks for the reminder. What a waste of a great talent,musician and activist.
Yet all these years later, it seems guns are just as readily available as ever.
Seems history teaches us nothing.

+1. Old saying... If you forget your history, you are destined to repeat it. Something to think about.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

As I have done each and every year on this date, today will be dedicated to John Lennon and his music!

 

[Steve Williams]

Thanks for the reminder John. One can only imagine what the world was denied in song writing with the taking of his life

 

[amirm]

I remember hearing about his death and how it made no sense to me at all. Your post John took me right back to the moment I heard about that senseless murder. Will be in the car but will stream his music. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

You're welcome guys! I've pulled out the 9 albums I have of his, and thankfully they've already been cleaned, so this afternoon I'll sit back and spend some time with them.

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
Imagine
Mind Games
Walls and Bridges
Rock and Roll
Double Fantasy
Shaved Fish
Menlove Avenue
John Lennon Imagine Boxset