“If someone thinks that love and peace is a cliche that must have been left behind in the Sixties, that's his problem. Love and peace are eternal.”

English musician, songwriter and activist

John Lennon was an English musician, songwriter and activist. He became known worldwide as the founder of the Beatles, where he was a co-lead vocalist and played rhythm guitar, later also taking on lead and bass guitar, keyboards and other instruments. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney is still regarded as the most successful in history. Lennon’s public image also extended beyond music, through his activism and his role as one of the best-known figures of the Beatles era.