John Lennon's final moments were more tragic than we thought: 'I hope I die before Yoko'

John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman outside his New York City home on December 8, 1980. New details reveal ...

Paul McCartney Recalls "Horrific" Moment He Learned of John Lennon's Death

The Story of a Band on the Run,' former Beatles front man Paul McCartney revisits the morning he got the "horrific" news about John Lennon's death, comparing it to the JFK assassination, saying, "I ...
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On This Day in 1980, John Lennon Returned From His Musical Hiatus Just for Tragedy to Strike Three Weeks Later

John Lennon released what would become his final album in 1980, three weeks before a brutal attack would take his life.

Paul McCartney recalls final phone call with John Lennon before his ‘horrific’ murder

Paul McCartney has spoken out about the last phone call he had with John Lennon before the legendary songwriter and peace ...
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John Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy’ Songs Ranked Worst to Best

A ranked look back at John Lennon's multi-platinum international chart-topping 'Double Fantasy,' released on Nov. 17, 1980.

Tiny Beatles museum that opened a month after John Lennon's murder

"It was cold because we couldn't afford heat, it was a bit whiffy because it was damp, and it was full of joy and love" ...

Paul McCartney Recalls the 'Horrific' Moment He Learned John Lennon Had Died

In his new oral history book Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, which was released Tuesday, Nov. 4, the "Maybe I'm Amazed" artist recalled discovering Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David ...