How to Celebrate John Lennon's Birthday

John Lennon, frontman for the Beatles, was born October 9, 1940. Pay tribute to this politically aware musician by remembering one of his key phrases and ideologies: All you need is love.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Round Sunglasses
• CD Players
• Beatles CDs
• Beatles Memorabilia
• Airline Tickets
• Backbeat Videos

1. Visit your local library and check out a book about Liverpool, England. This was John's birthplace and the hatching grounds of a musical legend.
2. Take a political stand, if only for the day. Not only was Lennon known for the musical history that he helped to create, but for his anti-war, pro-peace political ideologies.
3. Treat yourself to Lennon's last musical enterprise, the "Double Fantasy" album, which was released in November, 1980.
4. Put on a pair of small, round spectacles in pure Lennon fashion style.
5. Book a trip to New York City and visit the Dakota, where Lennon was living at the time he was shot and killed.
6. Hunt down a copy of the January, 1981, issue of "Playboy" magazine. This issue features the last published photos of John Lennon and was released after his death in December, 1980.

Tips & Warnings

• Rent the film "Backbeat" from your local video store. This is the most recent take on the creation of the Beatles and gives intriguing insight into the world of John Lennon in the early years.