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Just one week of its release had already surpassed the barrier of 2 million copies and went on to become the ninth biggest selling album in the history of the United States . Today has been 40 years since its appearance in the windows of the world.

This album came after the visit of Liverpool quartet visited India, and where many say they had peace and quiet to harmonize their souls and move all the karma to the composition of the new album.

Many also say that “The White Album” was almost the breaking point of the friendship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney as well as their presence in the successful compositions that led to fame is that this album broke schema which always worked, ie, John Paul composed and put to music.

Here we had productions that are divided from each other and generating a sharp distinction between songs in either Beatle, but that does not mean at all that this was the most sensational that existed in his career.

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A lot say, John Lennon one of the strongholds of the eras of rock, not only was one of the largest and most talented songwriters of his era, but also distinguished itself by developing a boundless passion for his partner Yoko Ono.

This can be seen in each divo album, in which there were two or three songs devoted to it in each. And that’s not enough, since their first solo albums are made ??along with Yoko Ono, as “Two Virgins”, which both appeared nude on the cover, “The Wedding Album” and “Life with the Lions. ”

It was incredible that in many cases had no songs, but were sonic experiments that both were such as called for 16 minutes straight (“John …” “Yoko …”), or the beating of the heart of things while pregnant and Yoko like that.

Certainly saw the news the former Beatle, was necessarily see Yoko Ono at his side. In his latest live album called “Double Fantasy, Lennon gave her half of the album to her undying love, who sings these issues.

After the death of Lennon, Yoko Ono takes “Milk and Honey “, an album similar to before, which was edited by John demo material fact in his home, where she adds six songs performed with a Japanese accent.

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Liverpool, United Kingdom (1940 – 1980)

Stanley John Winston Lennon (Liverpool, UK, October 9, 1940 – † New York, USA, December 8, 1980) was a British musician and composer.

Member and founder of The Beatles, where he played guitar, sang and composed much of the material with his partner Paul McCartney. Lennon has composed some of the most popular tunes of the twentieth century.

Born during World War II, his father was a sailor, Alfred Lennon, and his mother was Julia Stanley. Like his father traveled a lot, Julia was lonely, so I ended up divorced. Read the rest of this entry »

Sir James Paul McCartney (Liverpool, June 18, 1942). British singer-songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the legendary quartet “The Beatles”.

With John Lennon, a fellow of The Beatles, formed one of the most influential songwriting partnerships of contemporary music, writing together an extensive list of issues too well.

After announcing he was leaving the group (1970), McCartney launched a successful solo career and formed the band Wings with his wife, Linda McCartney. Read the rest of this entry »

Liverpool, England (1960 – 1970)

The Beatles were a band of the 1960′s that revolutionized not only the English rock but the way of making music in general.

His compositions are considered among the most notable of this genre, which is rich in melody, lyrics, poetic and symbolic high content and excellent instrumental and vocal harmonies, plus it has the top spot in album sales since it developed recording industry (over 1,100 million albums sold worldwide), according to the Guinness Book of Records.

The quartet was formed in the city of Liverpool, England in 1960 and disbanded in April 1970.

His lasting legacy of remarkable compositions and performances (211 pieces) in the field of pop rock music revolutionized the music scene of the time and had a unique influence, even covering the social and cultural. Read the rest of this entry »

What if John Lennon had been killed 30 years ago? What would have happened? What would become the famous guitarist of the Beatles? Imagine …

The world remembers. It happened Dec. 8, 1980.

John Lennon left his luxury apartment near Central Park in New York, when a stranger came up the street.

The man gave his name Mark David Chapman. A few seconds later, “Mr. Lennon” was shot five bullets from a revolver. He was only 40 years.

What would have happened if the guard of the building had been more vigilant? If Lennon had not left his apartment at that precise moment? If he had reacted differently? Would it still music? The Beatles would they be reconciled? We made some assumptions on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of his death.

1981

Lennon and Yoko Ono still experiencing success with Double Fantasy, Milk and then with Money. They go on tour, Lennon back on stage for the first time since 1975. He is surprised by the public sympathy towards him, but he is especially delighted that the avant-garde Yoko Ono has finally appreciated for its value. Lennon participated in Saturday Night Live.

1984

Always as productive and creative, Lennon released his fourth album in four years. In November, he refused to join the Band Aid Bob Geldof, Do They Know It’s Chrismas, charity song for the fight against family – Ethiopia attended by among others British celebrities Paul McCartney, Bono, George Michael, Sting, David Bowie or Phil Collins.

The following summer he attended the public at Live Aid, the humanitarian double concert broadcast worldwide, also organized to help the Ethiopians. “It’s a scam, he has expressed. This is not normal to make a claim to humanitarian work while they are the singers who really enjoy these shows. I do not participate in it! ”

1988

The Beatles come in the pantheon of rock’n'roll, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Contrary to Paul McCartney, who boycotted the event following a dispute with its former partners, Lennon took the floor and made a strange speech in which he highlights Yoko Ono, whose songs are in his view that peace and love .

1994

Despite his reluctance, Lennon agreed to meet secretly members of the Beatles to consider the idea of recording new songs for their next anthology. Still cold, they manage to bury the hatchet long enough to complete two songs – one of McCartney and Lennon the other – but they do not want to organize a new tour.

1996

John Lennon’s wife Yoko Ono and son Sean out together an album and toured with the family. Influenced by Sean Lennon started listening to indie rock bands like Sonic Youth and Cibo Matto. New collaborations are emerging.

1997

McCartney was knighted by the Queen of England. Lennon, himself, refused the honor in protest at the policies of Conservative Prime Minister John Major, and the fact that his first solo song, “Cold Turkey” was removed from the British charts.

1998

Linda McCartney died of cancer. John Lennon part in the tribute to him with Ringo Starr made and George Harrison. This teaches them that occasion it was done to remove a tumor in the neck. A little later, the four find themselves and, recognizing that life is too short, are reconciled at last.

1999

The Beatles find themselves briefly informally during a concert by Paul McCartney to the first anniversary of the death of Linda at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Lennon, Harrison and Starr in fact join McCartney on stage to send a few old songs before their path splits again.

2001

Following the attacks of September 11, Lennon, who became a true blues singer from New York, takes part in charity concert A Tribute to Heroes, where he sang his famous Give Peace A Chance.

The death of George Harrison, two months later, put an official end to the Beatles. Lennon, McCartney and Starr back on stage together at the first anniversary of the death of Harrison at the Royal Albert Hall, A Concert for George in memory of their friend.

2005

John Lennon played at Madison Square Garden for his 60th birthday. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are among the guests, but Elton John, who marks his presence performing Whatever Gets You Through The Night and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds as he did 30 years earlier.

2008

Lennon wants all the emails he receives from his fans to be sent to Ringo, but he announced on his website that he no longer wishes to receive emails from fans.

2009

John Lennon and Yoko Ono celebrate their 40th anniversary by releasing a new CD called Two Virgins.

On the cover, they pose both naked, like before. The retail chain Walmart refuses to distribute the album as the couple will not propose a new cover on which their sex would at least be covered with a fig leaf.

2010

With Rock Band, bringing all their titles remastered and their arrival on iTunes, The Beatles enter the digital age.

Since the 70s, it has evolved. With Plastic Ono Band, he now divides his artistic life with Yoko Ono and son Sean Lennon. An autographed copy, but damaged by Double Fantasy, which was found in the street is offered for sale on eBay. But nobody is interested in buying it.

Apple is preparing to announce that the iTunes Store is about to offer the Beatles songs to its customers, according to experts in the field. A move that would fill a glaring gap in the collection of the biggest music retailer in the world.

The agreement would occur as a result of discussions last week between Apple executives, representatives of the Beatles and their record company, EMI Group Ltd., according to experts. Still according to them, Apple might change their minds at the last minute.

Delegates from Apple and EMI did not comment. Apple has posted a notice on Monday on the main page of the iTunes Store, which affirmed an “exciting announcement” on Tuesday morning.

The details of the deal were not disclosed.

Apple keeps about 90% market share for online music.