John Lennon: Life and Career

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What year was John Lennon born?

  • 1939
  • 1940 (correct)
  • 1941
  • 1942

What did John Lennon achieve worldwide fame for?

  • His songwriting (correct)
  • His drawings
  • His peace activism
  • His rebellious nature

What band did John Lennon form in 1969?

  • The Beatles
  • The Rolling Stones
  • The Plastic Ono Band (correct)
  • The Eagles

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Study Notes

  • John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 in Liverpool, England.
  • He was a singer, songwriter, musician, and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as founder, co-songwriter, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.
  • His work was characterised by the rebellious nature and acerbic wit of his music, writing, and drawings, on film, and in interviews.
  • His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.
  • In 1969, Lennon started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, the multimedia artist Yoko Ono, and left the Beatles to embark on a solo career.

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