John Lennon, born in 1940 and assassinated in 1980, was a British singer, songwriter and peace activist, best known as a founding member of The Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains one of the most successful in history. After The Beatles disbanded, Lennon pursued a solo career that produced songs like "Imagine" and "Give Peace a Chance." Lennon's activism with his wife, Yoko Ono, against the Vietnam War and for peace and human rights left a profound impact on the culture of the 20th century. He is remembered as one of the greatest songwriters in music history.
