John Lennon was my Hero

[hempy]

It was 25 years ago today that John Lennon was shot to death just out-side of his apartment building.
I remember it like yesterday. I was in the back yard the following morning of his death tending my pot garden and my mother came running out in tears saying Johns been shot, John Lennon is dead... I couldn't believe my ears as I could never imagine anyone who would kill such a great peace activist, father, husband, song writer.
We can only imagine what the world would have been like with him in it with us.
John is dead but his spirit lives on in my heart as well as trillions of others.
Please take the time sometime today and play your favorite Lennon song.
Peace and Love to my lovely young flower children. Remember to give peace a chance in life before the battle. http://www.johnlennon.it/
~Hempy~

[Torog]

Howdy hempy,

Yup..my daughter was only a few months old back then,and I remember,asking myself-'what's this world coming to?'. Boy howdy,things sure have changed since then....

Have a good one ....

[hempy]

I tell yeah... If there was a guru to ever follow in life, Lennon was the ticket. Although only 21 at the time of death his work was truthful and solid. I believed in him and feel our world would be more peaceful if lived.

[chix4bud]

omg i cant belive its been that long doesnt seem possible... he will always be missed and never be forgotten

[BaseRSX]

I was 9 years old. What a horrible anniversary. Lennon was one of the greatest musicians our world has ever seen. He belongs right along side Bach, Beethoven, Miles Davis.

RIP John Lennon and thanks for all the great music you gave us while you were here.

[hempy]

Please list more stories...

[Psycho4Bud]

I can remember that, my brother was in his twenties...first time I could recall ever seeing him cry. :(

[3 Sheets To The Wind]

I can remember that, my brother was in his twenties...first time I could recall ever seeing him cry. :(

He never cried as a child?

Or are you a lot younger, so you can't remember anything before his twenties?

[FactionGroove]

From the musicians stand-point, he's the one person in the world that everyone should envy. No one will do it so well... I guess I'm just a jealous guy.

[SomeGuy]

The Beatles are immortal...I always feel bad when I listen to "when Im 64"...Paul McCartney is the only one that gets to make it...

[overdrive]

Poor guy, I feel so bad for John. The first time I listened to Nowhere Man it almost brought me to tears. Here is a guy who has a wife that the media can't know about that is just tearing him apart. Finally he finds someone he truly loves (Yoko Ono) and he gets shot! I also love the song Working Class Hero from his days in the Plastic Ono Band.

[deathbyvalley]

The Beatles are immortal...I always feel bad when I listen to "when Im 64"...Paul McCartney is the only one that gets to make it...
what about Ringo?
John Lennon really is my hero. my brother and i wore black armbands today (and last tuesday for George)

[hempy]

George Harrison was also a great artist.. Ringo?? Don't make me laugh!
But Lennon had the touch, the love and used his music to create peace.
He is definataly TOPS in my books for musicians accoplishments toward human rights, peace and freedom.
Lennon will live forever.
~peace~

[deathbyvalley]

i meant Ringo as in, he's still alive, too. don't really fancy him much, though

[DonnieDarko]

I can't speak to his ability as a musician .... but he was truly a man of conviction, peace, and love. If I could imagine someone living the life of Jesus, in modern day, John Lennon comes to mind. This is why many are were devistated by his assasination.

Thereâ??s room at the top they are telling you still
But first you must learn how to smile as you kill
If you want to be like the folks on the hill
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be

[Roadking]

I was at home. My wife (at the time) was staying at the hospital with our newborn son...and I'd come home for the night. It was kind of nice to sit in the dark and listen to "grandchester Meadows" by Pink Floyd and smoke a joint. The luminous green light shone from the stereo receiver.
When I awoke in the morning and turned on the radio...I heard the news. And it was interesting to see all of the people from different walks of life who drove with their headlights on that day in honor of John. The last words he ever spoke were ..." I've been shot."

[Roadking]

oh...and here's the kid...

[hempy]

Thats pretty groovy... Really am enjoying the stories.
~peace~

[hempy]

Today 25 years ago John died. I was moving plants from green house to basement to finish grow cycle when my mother told me of the terrible news. It was as if the world stood still for 7 days or more after his death. Everyone was devastated.. I remember my mother after the 3rd week asking when will the radio station stop with the Beatle songs... I replied Mom.. Lennon will live forever in my heart and of billions of his fans. He's spirit and music has lived and will forever.
Thanks John...

~peace~

[akamat]

HOLY CRAP!

I did not realize what today was! I remember John being shot too! So horrible!

I remember what I was doing and how bad I felt! The feelings of WHY, have just overwhelmed me again!

Thank you for reminding us all.

PEACE

[Tonysgirl4ever420]

[QUOTE=hempy]It was 25 years ago today that John Lennon was shot to death just out-side of his apartment building.
[QUOTE]

Sorry Hempy, but it was on December 8th.

[Roadking]

I just got back from seeing U2, and they dedicated tonights show to John Lennon. They did three or four Beatles songs...Sgt. Peppers's lonely hearts club band, Instant Karma, and a couple of others...great show.

[hempy]

That was very nice of U2 to do. I was reading an article with Bono, I respect U2 more than I did some 15-20 years ago. I also see they performed in the tribute concert for John.
~peace~
btw Tonysgirl420... It's been the 8th all day in the neitherlands. 24 hours is a long time. .

[Tonysgirl4ever420]

Well, I wasnt trying to make a big deal out of it Hemp and I understand the time difference, but u posted that on the 5th.

[robert42]

He never cried as a child?

Or are you a lot younger, so you can't remember anything before his twenties?
lol u read so much into thing haha :P ;) how u doin m8

[akamat]

I thought some of you might like to know that Democracy Now is doing a small special on John Lennon.

they play clip interviews with John and talk about Nixon wanting to deport him.

You can find these interviews at http://www.democracynow.org/

;)

[akamat]

Today was the date John Lennon was Murdered.

You can watch and hear clips about Johns activisim on

http://www.democracynow.org/

[hempy]

I posted early to spread the word. I wanted everyone to know that on THIS day Lennon died at the age of 40. Last October he would have been 64. He's son Julian song and recorded "when I'm 64" in honor of his dad.
Lennon Lives
~peace~

[mellow mood]

the beatles rock

[Ae...]

I remember when I was 4 or 5, somewhere around there, my mother used to always play Lennon when she would drive me to daycare. I used to ask her why the sound was so good, and pictured Lennon as the only person who made music...yeah. I have since then discovered many other talented musicians just as good as Lennon, but I still have a special place in my mind and ear for him and a deep admiration for his music.