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As a child, John Lennon was a prankster and he enjoyed getting into trouble. Lennon’s school master thought that he could go to an art school instead of college, since he did not get good grades in school, but had artistic talent.
Elvis Presley’s explosion onto the rock music scene inspired a 16-year-old Lennon to create the band called teh Quarry Men, named after his school. Lennon met Paul McCartney at a church festival on July 6, 1957. He soon invited McCartney to join the group and the two eventually formed on the most successful songwriting partnerships in musical history. |
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In 1968, the Beatles were starting to feel the stress of losing their fame. They decided to take a trip to India. In India they studied meditation and eastern religions. They spent several weeks in the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. An ashram is a religious retreat or community where people go to learn to meditate.
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Lennon was a strong advocate of world peace. The lyrics of his famous song encourage the listener to imagine a world at peace.
"Imagine" has been one of the most-performed songs of the 20th century. Dozens of artists have performed or recorded versions it, including Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Pentatonix, Elton John, and the cast of Glee. |
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