John Lennon's wife, son, former Beatles band-mates and fans paid tribute to one of the world's most revered singer-songwriters on Tuesday (Dec 8), 40 years to the day after his assassination in New York.
The co-founder of the group from Liverpool, England, had just celebrated his 40th birthday on Oct 9, 1980 and would have turned 80 this year.
Mark David Chapman, a borderline psychotic from Hawaii, shot Lennon four times at close range on Dec 8, 1980 for what he called "self-glory." The musician was returning home to the Dakota Apartments by Central Park with his wife, artist Yoko Ono.
Paul McCartney @PaulMcCartney
A sad sad day but remembering my friend John with the great joy he brought to the world. I will always be proud and happy to have known and worked with this incredible Scouser! X love Paul
#RingoStarr @ringostarrmusic
Tuesday, 8 December 1980 we all had to say goodbye to John peace and love John. I’m asking Every music radio station in the world sometime today play Strawberry Fields Forever. Peace and love
Yoko Ono @yokoono
The death of a loved one is a hollowing experience.
After 40 years, Sean, Julian and I still miss him.
'Imagine all the people living life in peace.'
Yoko Ono Lennon
Julian Lennon @JulianLennon
As Time Goes By....
Sean Ono Lennon @seanonolennon
Just posted a photo https://instagram.com/p/CIiOPJCgMmT/?igshid=wlk2v1k0dsr5
7:15 PM · Dec 8, 2020·Instagram
