John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE, born October 9, 1940, murdered December 8, 1980, was an English songwriter, singer, musician, graphic artist, author and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as one of the founders of The Beatles. PICTURED: May 26, 1969 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada -Singer, activist and writer JOHN LENNON smokes a cigarette while relaxing in his hotel. The Beatles had just broke up and recently announced the end. 08/12/2005
John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE, born October 9, 1940, murdered December 8, 1980, was an English songwriter, singer, musician, graphic artist, author and peace activist who gained worldwide fame as one of the founders of The Beatles. PICTURED: May 26, 1969 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada -Singer, activist and writer JOHN LENNON smokes a cigarette while relaxing in his hotel. The Beatles had just broke up and recently announced the end.