Across the country and the world, fans are remembering John Lennon with gathering planned at Strawberry Fields in Central Park.
80 years ago today, NYC icon & Park lover, John Lennon was born. Back in 1985, Central Park's Strawberry Fields memorial was dedicated to him by @yokoono. Today, we honor his legacy & vision for world peace at the Imagine Mosaic, where we still dream for the world to live as one. pic.twitter.com/QUycyLytUG
— Central Park (@CentralParkNYC) October 9, 2020
Remembrances can also be found online.
Paul McCartney tweeted out this image showing the “bond between us.”
I love this picture, it reminds me of the bond between us. Happy 80th John. Love Paul#JohnLennon #LENNON80 pic.twitter.com/ePrHqvZxVB
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) October 9, 2020
Yoko Ono tweeted, “Happy Birthday John! Happy Birthday Sean! Yes, you are my angels. I love you! yoko.”
Happy Birthday John!
Happy Birthday Sean!
Yes, you are my angels. I love you!
yokohttps://t.co/AU1ZFRTjOf pic.twitter.com/uvIa3lu2hx— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) October 9, 2020
Sean Ono Leno tweeted out this Instagram post:
Brian Wilson tweeted, “John was a great singer. I liked all of his songs, he really wrote good songs. “Norwegian Wood,” I just liked the chords, you know? And “In My Life,” yeah (sings) ‘In my life, I loved you more.’ He inspired Pet Sounds. Happy 80th Birthday, John.”
“John was a great singer. I liked all of his songs, he really wrote good songs. “Norwegian Wood,” I just liked the chords, you know? And “In My Life,” yeah (sings) ‘In my life, I loved you more.’ He inspired Pet Sounds. Happy 80th Birthday, John.”@johnlennon @seanonolennon pic.twitter.com/aDcJbI48lX
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) October 9, 2020
Madison Square Garden tweeted out a shot of Lennon’s last concert with Elton John:
On what would’ve been his 80th birthday, today we honor the incredible @johnlennon who played his final live performance on our stage alongside Elton John in 1974 ❤️
(?: Steve Morley/Redferns) pic.twitter.com/FgWbbx9hlN— MSG (@TheGarden) October 9, 2020
Patty Boyd wrote: The John Lennon I knew was respectful, gentle and kind. He was always gracious to me and I have treasured memories of us all being together during Beatlemania and beyond. Thinking of him today.
The John Lennon I knew was respectful, gentle and kind. He was always gracious to me and I have treasured memories of us all being together during Beatlemania and beyond. Thinking of him today. This is my favourite picture of him. pic.twitter.com/8TQvGg1RT9
— Pattie Boyd (@thepattieboyd) October 9, 2020
Ringo Starr also remembering John Lennon on his 80th birthday, tweeting Let’s celebrate John‘s 80th birthday with come together Friday, 9 October I still miss you man peace and love to Yoko Sean and Julian.
Let’s celebrate John‘s 80th birthday with come together Friday, 9 October I still miss you man peace and love to Yoko Sean and Julian. ?✌️?❤️??????☮️ pic.twitter.com/CeMqel3BMB
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) October 8, 2020
USA Today released a list of John Lennon quotes, including this one:
“I said we were more popular than Jesus, which is a fact.” — Look, 1966
Rest in Peace…
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