Unique Facts About John Lennon, the Vocalist of The Beatles Who Liked to Sleep in a Coffin While Alive

Kapanlagi.com - On December 9, 1980, John Lennon, the vocalist of The Beatles, passed away after being shot by David Chapman. Chapman, a fan from Hawaii, fired five shots at Lennon, who was 40 years old at the time, and four of them hit the back of his body.

Lennon was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately could not be saved. John Lennon's death caused deep grief to the whole world. He was known as the vocalist of The Beatles who had an interesting personality.

Interestingly, John Lennon had a habit of sleeping in a coffin. Allan Williams, the first manager of The Beatles, had an old coffin in his café that Lennon often used for napping.

1. Raised by an Aunt

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John Lennon was raised by his aunt Mimi, who did not approve of his interest in pursuing a career in music. Lennon's childhood was filled with tumultuous events. Without a father, his mother tragically died in a car accident.

2. After Deciding to Become a Vegetarian, He Started Eating Meat Again

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After George Harrison and Paul McCartney became vegetarians, Ringo Starr chose this dietary pattern not for spiritual reasons but for health. Although John Lennon once tried this eating pattern, he always returned to consuming meat.

3. Once Beat Someone Almost to Death

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News of Lennon being gay emerged from Bob Wooler, a DJ for The Beatles. In 1963, when Wooler challenged Lennon to admit his sexual orientation, Lennon, heavily intoxicated, viciously attacked Wooler, causing severe injuries and nearly taking Wooler's life.

4. Having a Hobby of Playing Monopoly

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This game is always brought by him during tours and always played in hotels between concerts. Lennon didn't care if he lost in the game, as long as at the end of the game he could own two properties, namely Boardwalk and Park Place.

5. Took a Photo Together with His Killer

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A few hours before he was killed, Lennon took a photo together with his killer while signing his album Double Fantasy. The killer, Mark David Chapman, also asked for his autograph.

Lennon's body was then cremated, and until now Yoko Ono has never revealed where his ashes were placed.

6. Having Strange Sleeping Habits in a Coffin

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Allan Williams, the early manager of The Beatles, revealed this. Williams had an old coffin that Lennon used for afternoon naps, which was decorated with his cafe's decorations.

7. Not Satisfied with The Beatles' Recordings

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To producer George Martin, Lennon even requested that all the songs from The Beatles' recordings be re-recorded when the band was on the verge of breaking up.

8. Reportedly Stole a Harmonica

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John Lennon was reported to have stolen a harmonica from a music store in Arnhem, Netherlands. The stolen harmonica was later used by the legendary musician in the intro of the song Love Me Do.

9. John Lennon Hated His Own Voice

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It is no longer disguised that John Lennon did not like his own voice. He always asked for his voice recordings to be redone and asked producer George Martin to tidy up his voice.

In 2018, bassist Klaus Voormann, who worked with Lennon on his solo songs, confirmed this to Billboard.

10. Suffering from Myopia

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It is known that John Lennon suffered from severe myopia. Lennon did not wear his iconic glasses just for style. It was because the glasses helped improve his serious myopia problem.

11. Where Was John Lennon Shot?

On the evening of December 8, 1980, English musician John Lennon, formerly a member of The Beatles, was shot and severely injured in the Dakota tunnel, his residence in New York City.

12. Who is John Lennon and What Happened to Him?

A musician widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, he rose to fame as a member of The Beatles and enjoyed a productive solo career after the group disbanded in 1969. Unfortunately, his life ended tragically: He was shot and killed outside his residence, The Dakota, in New York City on December 8, 1980.

13. Why is John Lennon So Famous?

John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980) was an English musician and songwriter who became famous worldwide as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed music groups in the history of popular music.

14. Who Died First, the Beatles?

Lennon was killed in 1980, and Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001. McCartney and Starr remain active in music.

15. What Religion Was John Lennon?

Lennon attended St Peter's Anglican Church in Woolton, South Liverpool, where he was a member of the youth group and occasionally sang in the choir. Starr attended an Evangelical Anglican church during his childhood.

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