John Lennon - Michael White

Part of a series of biographies of famous composers and musicians, this book aims to introduce young readers to the world of music. The books tell the story of the life of different composers, but woven into each book are educational themes such as the form of a symphony, the development of particular instruments and the techniques of composition. The books also cover the role that personal and political beliefs played in the lives of the composers.;This is the story of John Lennon - from the beginnings of the Beatles in the Cavern Club, Liverpool in 1961, to the break-up of the band in 1970, and on to his successful years as an independent artist. It is the story of someone who, in his own way, dominated the world of entertainment during his lifetime and who continues to do so today.;Beatlemania swept the world and the people of the 1960s were devoted to the four lovable mop-tops - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They were young, cocky and fun-loving. The magic of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's songwriting, and their inimitable vocal style made them one of the most successful bands ever.;But John Lennon did not stop there. With singles like "Give Peace a Chance" and "Imagine" he went on to use his music to try to make a difference to the world. His lyrics speak of people loving each other, living for the moment and ending all fighting. It was John Lennon's lyrics that people sang as they battered down the Berlin Wall. John Lennon's life was cruelly cut short by an assassin's bullet outside his New York apartment building in 1980, but his songs continue to be used as instruments and celebrations of peace all over the world.