December 8 marks the 30th death anniversary of John Lennon, one of the most influential rock icon. He was born October 9, 1940 in Liverpool UK.
John Lennon was gunned down and killed in front of his New York apartment at 10:50 PM by Mark David Chapman while returning from a recording session. Later on, Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to murder and he was sentenced to 20 years to life imprisonment.
A lot of fans are gathering at a memorial garden in Central Park, New York, opposite the apartment block where he was shot dead. A vigil will also be held in Liverpool at a monument dedicated to the singer where fans will light candles and sing his songs.
One of the most popular song of John Lennon is "Imagine" and it continues to be a hit even after his death.
Imagine Lyrics:
Imagine there’s no heaven
It’s easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...
Imagine there’s no countries
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace…
You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...
You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will live as one