(From Yahoo! Music) John Ono Lennon was born on October 9, 1940, and like the concentric waves of a pebble dropped in water, we're still feeling the ripples left in Lennon's wake. As a member of The Beatles, he was a pioneer of rock 'n' roll, constantly changing the direction of his music. He pulled no punches with his lyrics, writing about his life and the world as he saw it with wit, passion, and even anger. Beyond that, he used his voice and celebrity to promote peace and tolerance in an era of war and social upheaval. With his wife, Yoko Ono, he staged nonviolent and sometimes outlandish events to start dialogues with the public. Anything from "bed-ins" to "bagism" -- Lennon didn't mind appearing foolish if it might do some good. In a Montreal hotel room in 1969, he recorded what became an anthem for the peace movement -- inviting us all to "Give Peace a Chance." His life was tragically cut short, but he left a legacy of actions, words, and music urging us all to imagine a better world. Suggested Sites... John Lennon - The Official Site - John Lennon's history, photos, videos, and his drawings. Grudge Report - watch the U.S. vs. John Lennon trailer, register to vote, and join the nation of Nutopia. Make Some Noise - international artists covering classic Lennon tracks for Amnesty International. Lennon Remembered - BBC celebration of John Lennon on the 25th anniversary of his death.

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