John Lennon’s murder still cuts deep as fans gather in NYC to mark 45th anniversary

His music — and murder — echoes through the generations. John Lennon fans gathered in Central Park Monday on the 45th ...

Strawberry Fields Forever: John Lennon fans gather at Central Park memorial 45 years after his death

Dec. 8, 2025, marks the 45th anniversary of late The Beatles singer-songwriter John Lennon. The Liverpool-born star was shot dead in New York City in 1980. As per tradition, thousands of fans gathered ...

Revisiting John Lennon's Death, 45 Years Later: What to Know About His Shocking Murder

Longtime Beatles fan Mark David Chapman, an out-of-work security guard living in Hawaii, pleaded guilty to shooting Lennon in ...

Honoring John Lennon: A Timeless Legacy of Music and Peace

On December 8, 2025, fans gathered in Central Park to commemorate the 45th anniversary of John Lennon's tragic murder, demonstrating the enduring impact of his music across generations. This gathering ...

In NYC, fans sing Beatles songs to honor John Lennon in Central Park 45 years after his death

The man who shot and killed Lennon, Mark David Chapman, now 70, is serving a sentence of 20 years to life in a ...

John Lennon: How we first learned about his death 45 years ago today

John Lennon, who rose to unimaginable fame first as one of the Beatles, then as a solo songwriter and activist, was shot and ...

The reason why Mark David Chapman killed John Lennon: 45 years later we look at why he did it

Today marks the anniversary of John Lennon’s killing; father, husband, Beatle and anti-war hero. What’s the story behind his ...