John Lennon's 1971 hit, "Imagine", helped him find the right approach for his iconic seasonal protest anthem, "Happy Xmas ...

After the Beatles formally disbanded in 1970, John Lennon wowed critics with his inaugural post-Beatles solo album, “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.” But it took that album’s successor, “Imagine,” to ...

We are celebrating NPR's 50th anniversary this year by revisiting some cultural milestones from 1971, the year we went on air. And today we have a great one. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Yeah. Exactly five ...

When John Lennon released the iconic single "Imagine" in 1971, he was listed as the sole songwriter. He later admitted that his wife, Yoko Ono, inspired the concept and cowrote the lyrics. "I wasn't ...

With a music catalog as extensive as John Lennon’s, it may be a matter of opinion to some fans which of his songs is most iconic. However, based on streaming data, it’s clear that his 1971 track ...

A letter sent from John Lennon to Paul McCartney following the breakup of The Beatles is set for auction, according to Billboard. Lennon, in the typewritten letter, slams McCartney in response to an ...

Bad memories can sometimes make for good memorabilia. A scathing and strongly worded letter penned by John Lennon to former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney is up for auction, and bidding is in the ...