This is the late great John Lennon taken from us too soon . The picture was actually taken for his album "Walls and Bridges" in the early 1970"s. This album included the number one song "Whatever Gets You Through The Night "

Elton John played piano on the song and sang background. Elton John made a bet with John Lennon that if "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" hits number one, he would have to come on stage with him. With the song becoming number one, John Lennon lost the bet. John held up his end of the bet by playing live with Elton John in Madison Square Garden. This sadly turned out to be his last live show as in 1975 he would leave the music business to be a stay at home father.

John the founding member of the Beatles along with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were the most famous people on earth from 1963 until they broke up in 1970.

Unfortunately while preparing for his come back he was gunned down by Mark David Chapman and history was written.

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