John Lennon/Beatles Mega Thread

[msLinds]

Here is another video with Sean Lennon performing and a interview with the Goastt recently on the Nic Hartcourt radio show, from Southern California.

http://bit.ly/fxDp9V

http://thelivebuzz.com/video/the-gho...ebuzz-session/

[msLinds]

Liverpool to host Lennon candle lit vigil on December 8th 2010

Beatles fans from all over the UK will be make their way to Liverpool on 8th December to mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death with a candlelit vigil set to take place at the city’s European Peace Monument, dedicated to John. They will be led in song on the occasion by local singers and musicians.

WHERE – EUROPEAN PEACE MONUMENT, CHAVASSE PARK, LIVERPOOL, UK
WHEN – WEDNESDAY 8TH DECEMBER, 8PM – 9.30PM GMT

Since its unveiling by Julian & Cynthia Lennon on Lennon’s birth date (October 9th), the monument - entitled ‘Peace & Harmony’ - has become a popular focal point for visitors to the Beatles home city looking to celebrate Lennon’s life and message of peace through his music.

The monument represents Liverpool's ever physical focal point for fans of Lennon and The Beatles to congregate and remember the artistic and creative legacy of the world icon.

The vigil of remembrance will form a counterpoint to the ‘Lennon Remembered – The 9 Faces of John’ concert taking place at Liverpool’s Echo Arena the following day (Thursday 9th December). All profits from the concert are being donated to regional charities Alder Hey Imagine Appeal, Radio City’s Cash For Kids and the Mathew Street Festival. The evening event will close the enormously successful John Lennon Season that is taking place right across the city.

Created by American artist Lauren Voiers, the striking ‘Peace & Harmony’ monument features a white feather at its apex; a detail created to the express wishes of Lennon’s son Julian. As Julian comments, “One of the things my father said to me was that should he pass away, if there was some way of letting me know he was going to be ok, it was by, in some shape or form, presenting me with a white feather.”

Jerry Goldman, MD of The Beatles Story comments:

“Although the European Peace Monument has only been on public display for just over a month it’s already taken on a global significance of its own. People from all over the world are coming to the city to pay their respects and consider Lennon’s message of peace through his music.

“The city is very excited that we finally have a focal point at which to remember Lennon and look forward to a vigil that will reach out to people the world over.”

The vigil at the Lennon Peace Monument will take place at 8pm on Wednesday 8th December on Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE, Liverpool L1 8LT, overlooking both The River Mersey and The Albert Dock.
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[Nico]

The Sean/Charlotte video was hilarious msLinds.

Are you planning something for December 8?

As that date slowly approaches I can't help but get choked up at the thought of what was lost and how much more he could have done. It's a horrible tragedy. At the end of the day, at the end of any of our lives- however that end should come- we are all either a woman or a man, girl or boy. John was just a man. Just like any other innocent person whose life is senselessly taken away in a violent way. But because he accomplished so much and gave so much to all of us the people who loved John really felt he was a part of them. I feel this way about him and he isn't even alive.

I want to think of December 8th as a time to just get together and celebrate John. He was a unique force and a truly inspirational and brilliant individual- a true genius. Love music as I do, and love so many amazing artists...but none of them can really touch John in my heart, in my eyes, or my ears. He was a complete one of a kind, you'll-never-see-the-like-again man.

[rubytuesday]

I keep changing between liking John's, Paul's and George's music the most. But I was born on the day Lennon died in 1980 so I feel like I'm supposed to be a Lennon fanatic.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by rubytuesday

I keep changing between liking John's, Paul's and George's music the most. But I was born on the day Lennon died in 1980 so I feel like I'm supposed to be a Lennon fanatic.

I don't think that has anything to do with it. You like what you like. I was born on John's 40th birthday, his last birthday. But initially George was my "favorite" until I realized John's songs were the ones I always loved the most- and then I found out more about him and I was converted completely.

[msLinds]

I am not planning anything special Nico on December 8th the day of John was Assassinated.But in Strawberry Fields, Central Park, John Lennon memorial, In New York City.They have their yearly memorial gathering there that day in his memory.Also there is concerts in Japan and England and that candle light gathering in Liverpool this year.But I will be lighting a candle at my home for him.John and his sons Sean and Julian and Yoko will be in my thoughts and prayers that day.RubyTuesday we all have our favorite band members.It is a personal thing.It is you like what you like.Nico I had no idea your birthday is the same as John Lennon's. Its not on your profile.A belated happy birthday.I hope you had a great day.My Dad who passed away from cancer when I was in my 20's.Was also born on October 9th.Except he would have turned 88 years old this year.That is kind of a interesting and cool coincidence.

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by msLinds

John and his sons Sean and Julian and Yoko will be in my thoughts and prayers that day.

Don't forget Cynthia, too!