John Winston Ono Lennon MBE (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940 – 8 December
1980)
John Lennon was one half of the most successful writing partnership in songwriting history with
Sir Paul McCartney and was one quarter of one of the most successful bands in the world.. The
Beatles.
Born In Liverpool in 1940 during the second world war, he formed his first band called The
Quarrymen and after meeting and inviting Paul McCartney, The Beatles were formed and went
on to enjoy unparalleled success throughout the 1960’s with some of the most iconic songs ever
written.