John Lennon Birthday 2020. That it’s been that long is hard to believe. At strawberry field, we announced the arrival of john's 'imagine' piano, launched our 'people of peace' awards and gathered 'prayers for peace', alongside other initiatives.
An account in his memory has launched in partnership with the lennon estate and its label partner universal music group. Abc 20/20 is airing a special episode on lennon’s life and death as the 40th anniversary of his death approaches and as his birthday passes. Exactly 40 years ago, the singer was shot in new york.
On the eve of what would've been lennon's 80 th birthday this friday, two upcoming releases provide fans an opportunity to commemorate a special milestone.
New york’s annual john lennon tribute charity concert goes free and virtual this friday, october 9, at 7 pm et via lennontribute.org.that day would have been lennon’s 80th birthday had he not been murdered 40 years ago this december at the age of 40. Exactly 40 years ago, the singer was shot in new york. The second 'dear john' tribute in honour of the late john lennon will take place virtually on what would have been the beatles legend's 80th birthday. On october 9th, 2020, john lennon’s 80th birthday, in celebration of his remarkable life, a collection of some of the most vital and best loved songs from his solo career will be released via capitol/ume as a suite of beautifully presented collections, titled gimme some truth.the ultimate mixes.