The Beatles are the world’s best-selling music artists of all time, and have continued to make a dominant mark on popular culture for more than 50 years since their separation. Just last week, fans celebrated the 60th anniversary of their first single, Love Me Do, released on October 5, 1962 – the same day the first James Bond film Dr No starring Sean Connery appeared in cinemas. After a decade of unprecedented success, they’ve gone their separate ways on their solo paths – though tragically John Lennon only has 10 years left in life.
However, Lennon’s memory has been preserved through his incredible legacy as his family and fans continue to celebrate his short life and work to this day.
Over the weekend, those close to him celebrated his 82nd birthday in his short forty years. His widow Yoko Ono and his sons posted a touching collage of Lennon and Sean blowing out candles on a cake on their joint birthday on October 9.
Meanwhile, George Harrison’s estate posted a video to pay tribute to the Beatles, as they often do for the birthdays of Fab Four members.
The video featured Harrison’s 1981 single all those years ago, which was a personal tribute to Lennon, with Ringo Starr on drums and Paul McCartney bassin’ back vocals. The Quiet Beatle himself died of cancer at the age of 58 on November 29, 2001.
Meanwhile, Maca’s birthday message to Lennon was particularly poignant this year, writing: “Beautiful memories of @johnlennon-Paul’s birthday.”
The accompanying photo in his Instagram post shows McCartney standing on stage at the Glastonbury Festival earlier this summer and facing footage of his late songwriting assistant singing on the screen behind him.
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Then, the 80-year-old told a Glastonbury audience, “This is so special to me, man. I know it’s hypothetical but come on – it’s John. We’re back together.”
Next, Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen joined him on stage in a stunning impromptu guitar playing.
McCartney then wrapped up his epic ensemble with Heater Skelter, Golden Slumbers, Carry That Weight and of course, The End.
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