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John was 16 years old when a friend, Don Beatty, at Quarry Bank Highschool played an Elvis Presley record. Because of this music, John formed The Quarrymen, his first band.
Still without the well known members Paul,George and Ringo.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoLennon played harmonica as a boy, and reportedly took a short round of Accordion lessons. He got his first guitar at fifteen, after weeks of begging both his aunt (who raised him) and his mother (who visited frequently); his mother got him one by mail-order. (His aunt later took the credit for buying him his first one.)
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∙ 11y agoJohn Lennon started his music career at a very early age. When he was younger he loved art until he heard music called "Skiffle". His aunt, Aunt Mimi, disapproved of his new hobbies. He ignored her and he started his first band when he was around 15 years old called The Quarrymen. About two years later, The Quarrymen turned into The Beatles.
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∙ 13y agoJohn Lennon started playing and enjoying music when he was four.
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∙ 7y agoJohn Lennon started his career in music with the very popular band called The Beatles. He worked with Paul, George, and Ringo until around 1970 when the band split up.
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∙ 12y agoJohn was 16 when he started playing guitar.
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∙ 15y agoWhen Did John Lennon Start Singing?
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Is Sean John Lennon's son still alive?
he most certainly is, and having a music career of his own.
How did Elvis Presley inspire John Lennon?
Well first of all, Elvis liked John Lennon's music. that's how Elvis inspired John Lennon.
Where can you get the music to Imagine by John Lennon?
On the internet! :)
Why did John Lennon decide to be a rocker?
School was never his forte. He was completely terrible at math science English and all the other classes. It seemed that the only thing he was good at, was art. He always did love music though, and somehow got into an art college. Art can be painting, or music, and he loved both of them, so music was always his fate I guess.
How many songs did John Lennon release in his solo career?
I have no clue
Is Sean John Lennon's son still alive?
he most certainly is, and having a music career of his own.
Why did people like John Lennon?
John Lennon was a truly brilliant composer and performer of music. His work, both with the Beatles and in his later solo career, remains among the most important and influential work in music, in the 20th century.
What was john lennon's parents like?
John Lennon's mother Julia Lennon (1914-1958) was described as outgoing and fun. Full-figured and attractive. She played the banjo, ukulele and piano accordion. She encouraged John to pursue a career in music. John Lennon's father Alfred Lennon (1912-1976) was described as witty but not very dependable.
Who did john Lennon play with?
John Lennon played with The Beatles before launching a solo career.
When did paul McCartney start his music career?
Paul McCartney's career with the Beatles began when he was 15, in 1957. He met John Lennon and "The Quarrymen" at a St. Peter's Church Hall fair in Woolton, held on July 6, 1957.
How did John Lennon get his start in music?
His mother taught him how to play banjo then later bought him a guitar.
Why did the music died when john Lennon died?
Because John Lennon Was the lead singer
How did Elvis Presley inspire John Lennon?
Well first of all, Elvis liked John Lennon's music. that's how Elvis inspired John Lennon.
Who was john Lennon's music teacher?
No one
Where can you get the music to Imagine by John Lennon?
On the internet! :)
Who helped John Lennon pay for his music?
John Lennon sold the music that he wrote and/or sung. He was a very rich man when he was murdered on Dec. 8, 1980.
How was John Lennon an inspiration?
His words put to music.
