John Lennon’s career was cut short 40 years ago when he was shot dead in New York — but he lives on in the songs and attitudes of other artists.
Many sing his tunes, some mention him in their lyrics, while others question his legacy or even admit… they really prefer his songwriting partner Paul McCartney.
‘Roll on John’
Perhaps the greatest tribute to Lennon in recent years came from Bob Dylan, the American folk-rock giant who was a personal acquaintance.
The closing track of Dylan’s 2012 album “Tempest” was titled “Roll On John”. The seven-minute dirge recounts Lennon’s murder on Dec. 8, 1980, and early life as a touring musician, “From the Liverpool docks to the red…
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