Sean Ono Lennon, a musician and producer, discusses his role in preserving his father John Lennon's and mother Yoko Ono's legacies, emphasizing peace, love, activism, and the importance of their music and messages. He is actively involved in projects like remaking 'Happy Xmas,' producing music, and supporting documentaries that highlight his parents' impactful lives and activism.
Mark Chapman, who murdered John Lennon in 1980, has been denied parole for the 14th time and remains incarcerated with a parole hearing scheduled for 2027. Despite expressing remorse, he continues to serve a life sentence. Meanwhile, a restored video of Lennon and Ono's last performance together was released as part of a new box set.
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Mark David Chapman, the man who murdered John Lennon in 1980, has been denied parole for the 14th time, with the parole board citing his disregard for human life and the lasting impact of his actions.
Mark David Chapman, who murdered John Lennon in 1980, has been denied parole for the 14th time and remains incarcerated at Green Haven Correctional Facility, with his next hearing scheduled for February 2027.
A humorous and intimate 1962 letter from John Lennon to his future wife Cynthia, revealing his playful side and personal thoughts during their early relationship, is set to be auctioned with an estimated value of £30,000 to £40,000.
A rare draft letter from John Lennon to Eric Clapton, written in 1971, is set to be auctioned. In the letter, Lennon pitches Clapton on joining a new musical project, the Plastic Ono Band, during a challenging period in Clapton's life. Despite Lennon's enthusiastic proposal, Clapton ultimately declined. The letter, which includes input from Yoko Ono, reveals Lennon's vision for a collaborative and supportive musical journey. It is expected to fetch between €100,000 and €150,000 at auction.
A Swiss court has ruled that a Patek Philippe watch gifted to John Lennon by Yoko Ono for his 40th birthday belongs to Ono, following a legal dispute over its ownership. The watch, valued at $4.51 million, was stolen by Ono's former chauffeur and later purchased by an unidentified man, Mr. A, who claimed legal ownership. The court determined the watch was a stolen object, thus invalidating Mr. A's claim. The watch symbolizes a significant moment in Lennon and Ono's relationship, coinciding with Lennon's return to music and the release of his final album, "Double Fantasy."
Switzerland's top court has ruled that John Lennon's Patek Philippe 2499 watch, a 40th birthday gift from Yoko Ono, legally belongs to Ono, ending a prolonged legal dispute with an Italian watch dealer. The watch, stolen from Ono years ago, is now to be returned to her. This decision concludes a complex saga surrounding the watch, which is considered highly valuable and sought after by collectors. The Italian dealer, Julian de Simone, has shared his side of the story, promising more details soon.
Sean Lennon, John Lennon's son, posted a scathing two-word review of Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" on social media, saying "Spare Me." He later defended his comment, stating it was a joke and that Prince Harry's complaints are excessive, while also acknowledging that he himself is open to mockery.
A 1964 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar used by John Lennon and George Harrison for the Beatles' albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul" sold at auction for over $2.8 million. The guitar, which had been missing for about 50 years, was discovered in a British attic and authenticated by experts. This sale makes it one of the most expensive guitars ever sold.
John Lennon's long-lost Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar, featured in The Beatles' 1965 film "Help!", was sold at an auction for over $2.8 million after being found in an attic where it had been stored for 50 years. The guitar, authenticated by Beatles gear expert Andy Babiuk, is now the fifth most-expensive guitar ever sold.
John Lennon's Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar, used during the Beatles' 1965 albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," sold for a record $2.85 million at an auction in New York City. The guitar, which had been lost for over 50 years, was authenticated by its distinctive markings and sound. It was previously owned by Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon and had been stored in an attic for decades. The buyer remains anonymous.
John Lennon's lost 1964 12-string Framus Hootenanny guitar, played during the making of "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," was sold at auction for a record $2.8 million, making it the most expensive item belonging to a former Beatle. The guitar, missing for 50 years, was authenticated and sold at New York's Hard Rock Cafe.
John Lennon's 12-string acoustic guitar, used in the Beatles' albums "Help!" and "Rubber Soul," was sold at auction for $2.9 million after being lost for over 50 years. The guitar, discovered in a British attic, was authenticated and restored before the sale, making it one of the most valuable pieces of Beatles memorabilia.
John Lennon's Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, used in the Beatles' 1965 "Help!" album and film, sold for nearly $2.9 million at Julien's Auctions, setting a new record for the highest-selling Beatles guitar. The guitar, lost for 50 years, was discovered in a British attic and is now a symbol of Lennon's enduring legacy and the timeless appeal of the Beatles' music.
