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What year was John Lennon born?
What year was John Lennon born?
- 1939
- 1940 (correct)
- 1941
- 1942
What did John Lennon achieve worldwide fame for?
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?
What band did John Lennon form in 1969?
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
- The Plastic Ono Band (correct)
- The Eagles
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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Test your knowledge of the life and career of John Lennon, the renowned singer, songwriter, and peace activist. Learn about his early life, achievements with the Beatles, and his influential solo career.
