Lennon formed a successful songwriting partnership with bandmate Paul McCartney, resulting in many No. 1 hits. Or his politics? Who would John Lennon be now?
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Meanwhile, Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono is now on her way to Iceland, where she’ll mark her late husband’s birthday by lighting the Imagine Peace Tower memorial, which was unveiled in 2007.
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The late British rockstar and peace activist was assassinated for his pacifist views in New York on December 8, 1980 but his words and songs continue to resonate even today. A live stream of the light tower will be viewable at ImaginePeaceTower.com.
The event begins at 6 p.m.in front of the Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood, 1750 N. Vine St.
City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell will present of a “John Lennon Peace Day” resolution from the council, and other speakers will include veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jim Ladd, KCSN-FM (88.5) deejay and Beatles aficionado Les Berry and Times pop music writer Randy Lewis. The city also is hosting a park walk that will take fans to various Liverpool sites where Lennon used to spend time when he was young.
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Lennon was only 40 years old when he was killed by a deranged fan on December 8, 1980.
