John Lennon was one of history's most influential musicians. This title highlights Lennon's background and his role in the formation of the groundbreaking band The Beatles. Also covered in detail are Lennon's famous war protests and his 1980 assassination. Recently released Beatles CDs, and the Cirque de Soleil masterpiece Love appealed to many young people. With Beatles songs for the Rock Band™ video game coming this fall, as well as remastered Beatles recordings, this title is a timely addition to any collection for middle and high schools and YA programs. Lives Cut Short is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Chapter 1 Beatlemania in America 6
Chapter 2 Growing up in Liverpool 16
Chapter 3 From Quarry Men to the Beatles 26
Chapter 4 Making it Big 38
Chapter 5 International Fame 48
Chapter 6 Controversy and Change 56
Chapter 7 The Psychedelic Years 66
Chapter 8 Love, Peace, and an End to the Beatles 76
Chapter 9 America, Fatherhood, and Tragedy 86
Timeline 96
Quick Facts 100
Additional Resources 102
Glossary 104
Source Notes 106
Index 110
About The Author 112
Overview
John Lennon was one of history's most influential musicians. This title highlights Lennon's background and his role in the formation of the groundbreaking band The Beatles. Also covered in detail are Lennon's famous war protests and his 1980 assassination. Recently released Beatles CDs, and the Cirque de Soleil masterpiece Love appealed to many young people. With Beatles songs for the Rock Band™ video game coming this fall, as well as remastered Beatles recordings, this title is a timely addition to any ...