Introduction
John Lennon, an English Musician, founded the Beatles Popular Music Band between the 60’s and 70’s. Later on Lennon disbanded the group and embarked on a solo career in music. As a result, he produced the albums John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Imagine. The direct and outspoken style in his songs expressed his rebellious nature through his music. For this reason, he ended on the wrong books of the law after his move to the United States, eventually leading to his death. Therefore, we take a look at the effect of his solo career songs and the weight of his death on some popular Pop musicians.
John Lennon’s single “Give Peace a Chance” marked the starting point of the force of his solo music career. His infamous quote, “we are more popular than Jesus”, portrayed his appreciation of the influence of pop culture. At the same time it stirred an uproar in Christianity. Despite this, he remained original to himself by writing and singing about his dark shameful side of drinking, drug abuse and violence to the female gender. His campaign …show more content…
Besides, his former partner McCartney had his share influence in the evolution of the Pop Music world. A month before the release of the Band’s “Let it Be”, McCartney announced Lennon’s departure. Due to this, an uproar occurred among the fan base due to the conflict that was born between Lennon and McCartney. Additionally, McCartney’s influence came through his famous use of the ragtime and vaudeville styles in his music. His power in Pop music through these styles became evident in songs like “When I’m Sixty-Four”, “Honey Pie” and Maxwell’s Silver Hammer”. Despite McCartney’s influence, John Lennon has stood out to be the most influential musician after the Beatles breakup. Through him, other musicians like the Bee Gees have adopted his musical styles in their