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40 Years Ago: John Lennon Ordered to Leave the US by Immigration Authorities

Dave Swanson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:47:17 +0000

On March 23, 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by US immigration authorities to leave the United States. He was given 60 days to do so. The reason given for the deportation stemmed from his conviction in 1968 in England for possession of marijuana; however, as we now know, it had more to do with the Nixon administration's general fear of Lennon, his political views and his influence. Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was, however, granted permanent residence at the time.

44 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Two Virgins' Seized by Police

Dave Lifton — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:33:07 +0000

It's arguably the most controversial album cover in rock history, and, if authorities in New Jersey had their way 44 years ago, every last one of them would be destroyed.

On Jan. 2, 1969, 30,000 copies of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's ‘Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins’ were seized by police at Newark Airport on the grounds that its cover photograph was deemed pornographic.

John Lennon Letter to Eric Clapton up for Auction

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:30:03 +0000

It could bring in as much as $30,000. So what did it say? According to an article in Rolling Stone magazine: “Eric, I know I can bring out something great, in fact greater in you that had been so far evident in your music,” Lennnon wrote in the draft, dated September 29th, 1971. “I hope [...]

Remembering "The Smart Beatle"

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:09:17 +0000

John Lennon left us all those years ago. Thirty-two years ago tomorrow, to be exact. Brilliant, witty, reflective, outspoken, sarcastic, keenly observant, a lover and promoter of peace but often combative and difficult, John was a complex character to be sure. A friend once met him sometime in the 70′s in the streets of the [...]

John Lennon: Peace-loving AND Cranky

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:08:34 +0000

Hey, John was one of those idols who proved to be all-too-human after all. He was an activist for peace in the world, of course, but, like most of the rest of us, didn’t always do so well in direct contact with others. Case in point. A friend of mine once ran into him in [...]

Parole Board to Mark David Chapman: AS IF

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:33:55 +0000

No surprise that yesterday John Lennon’s killer was denied parole for the 7th time. A statement by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision includes the text of the parole board’s Wednesday decision, which notes 57-year-old Chapman’s general good behavior and accomplishments while an inmate, as well as “positive presentation remorse, risk [...]

Should Lennon's Killer Get Parole? [POLL]

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:32:03 +0000

The man who shot and killed John Lennon is up for parole again. He’ll meet with the parole board this week to appeal for release. It’ll be the seventh time he’s stood before the board. Mark David Chapman has spent his life in jail for the murder of Lennon back on December 8, 1980 and [...]

John Lennon's "A Spaniard in the Works" Turns 47

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:17:59 +0000

It’s hard to believe it’s been that long since John Lennon’s second book of odd poems, weird stories and completely freakish drawings was published, and I’m still celebrating it’s fantastic strangeness. “A Spaniard in the Works” was published on June 24, 1965 and gave a glimpse into John’s incredibly creative and unique mind. When I [...]

The U.S. vs. John Lennon [Celluloid Hero]

Varacchi — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:15:35 +0000

This week, Celluloid Hero takes a look at one of the most influential people, musical and political, of all time: John Lennon.

Remembering When John & Yoko Took Over Daytime T.V. [VIDEO]

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:54:51 +0000

It was 20 years ago today, Sgt. Pepper...oh, wait. I mean 40 years ago this week, and it was John and Yoko. And they took over The Mike Douglas Show. It was a counter-culture invasion of conservative T.V.

Actually, they co-hosted the show with Mike back in 1972 and if you're old enough to remember, you have never forgotten it, no matter what they say about remembering the 60's (or in this case, the early 70's).

We Miss You, John

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:40:41 +0000

As I remember John Lennon today on the 31st anniversary of his death, I think about the man who had such passion for a peaceful and just planet and how he’s needed now more than ever in this world of strife and suffering. I can’t avoid the fact that he’d no doubt be disappointed that [...]