John Lennon: 10 surprising facts you may not know about the famous Beatle
10/9/2017
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A talented composer, singer, writer, actor and the Beatle, John Lennon is still remembered as one of the most influential musicians of all time. Read on to find out 10 little-known facts about him.
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#1: He started his singing career as a choir boy
Yes, the famous rebel used to be a choir boy at St. Peter’s church. Lennon was also a boy scout!
#2: John got his driver's license at the age of 24, becoming the last Beatle to start driving a car
Lennon was an awful driver. In 1969, Lennon had a bad accident while driving his Aston-Martin in a trip to Scotland with children and his wife, Yoko Ono. Following this episode, Lennon gave up driving and always used a chauffeur.
#3: He was the only member of the legendary band not to turn vegetarian
George Harrison stopped eating meat in 1965. Paul McCartney turned vegetarian a few years later, still remaining one of the most famous veggies in the world. Ringo Starr became a vegetarian because of some health problems. Lennon also had some attempts, but always ended up eating meat.
#4: An iconic singer loved by millions, he hated his own voice.
He even usually asked the producer to cover the sound of his voice on the records with additional effects.
#5: He was extremely keen on Monopoly!
John even had his own Monopoly set and could play everywhere - on the road, in the hotel or on a plane.
#6: Lennon's last photo was taken a few hours before his assassination
In this photo, John is signing an album to Mark David Chapman, the man who was soon to murder him.
#7: Lennon was raised by his aunt, who never encouraged his guitar playing.
Aunt Mimi said it was impossible to earn living by it.
#8: Lennon was also fond of cooking
Sometimes John would cook dinners for the entire concert team!
#9: When pregnant Yoko Ono was in the hospital, John stayed on a bed next to her overnight and held her hand
#10: Lennon hated the dark
He even left the light on while sleeping.
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Sylvia Birrell
Knew him as a teenager growing up in Liverpool and his first wife Cynthia
Alexis Valdés
The Beatles is the only group where each one of its members became a superstar by one's self.
Lee Onie Em
Brilliant song writer, gone too soon😥
May Parry
Knew him through my husband they went to art school together so very talented !! 😊
Linda Spreng
The first time I saw them on Ed Sullivan, I couldn't figure out what the big deal was. As time passed and they developed their writing talents, I could't get enough!!
Mick Perger
John & Yoko's car crash was in a mini minor not a Aston Martin as stated . After the accident it was crushed into a cube and displayed in the gardens of his English home .
Jess Bickford
I grew up with the Beatles, was in LA when they played at the Hollywood Bowl. After they departed, the local radio stations were giving away items that the Beatles used, like coke bottles, and straws etc. I even cut my hair like the Beatles, love them, one of the best bands ever.
zubakmaria
Lennon hated his own voice and he married Yoko?!
Judy Hilt
💗 All You Need Is Love
Ilias Tsiabardas
I loved the Beatles,growing up with thear music and the melody in my ears ,especially John Lennon ,too bad for his assassination ,he had so much music to offer to this world
David Smith
Apparently his eyesight was bad enough to be registered blind in the UK.
Kim B Ley
Quite a sensitive soul in a lot of ways. Aswell as being a musical genius
Glenn Lykes
Sylvia Birrell,
Was he likable?
Did you hang out with him ?
Joy Holbrook
Loved that! Thank you for including ‘Imagine’.
Tina Marie Haddad Rhodes
Cathie Roth Lonnquist, who knows what gies on behind closed doors.
Tina Marie Haddad Rhodes
Dave Woodward, was more of a fan when they parted. But now I really like their music. Strange how things can change with age.
Tina Marie Haddad Rhodes
Mike White, he was definitely murdered…
cchisholm
Still love the Beatles. I have Satellite Radio with an all Beatles channel on constantly. John left us much too soon.
Suzi
Irma Rivera, Actually, it was a rumor, Yoko did not break up the group purposefully...
patwander
zubakmaria, didn't? Dont get it?
Sue Lason
Loved him and still love is music...give peace a chance. I knew Mimi didn't encourage his guitar playing but I didn't know the other trivia mentioned. Thank you!
Sadhana Roykapur
zubakmaria, A great question indeed! Ha ha ha
Linda Ann Hawley
Loved them. Mostle George
石井徹
Thank you, John, for your eternally beloved song.
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