JamBase — Watch John Lennon sing a Beatles classic for the last time in the United States as part of his final full-scale concert which took place 44 years ago today. more info

NME — Beatles singer was shot dead in December 1980 more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - The man who shot and killed John Lennon in New York City nearly 36 years ago has again failed to persuade a state parole board to release him from prison on parole, officials said on Monday. more info

People.com — Chapman, 61, is serving 20 years to life for 1980 murder outside Lennon's New York City apartment building more info

BBC News - UK — John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman is denied parole for a ninth time because of the "premeditated and celebrity seeking nature of the crime". more info

NME — Four winners will be honoured on John Lennon’s birthday in Iceland more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "This Fat Whites collaboration with Cole Alexander of the Black Lips, Sean Lennon and Zumi Roscow of the K Holes is by all intents and purposes the sound of hopelessness attempting to bleed itself dry." Continue reading… more info

NME — Sean Lennon and Black Lips collaborate on first new song since January more info

The Mirror — Music legend Sir Paul says he and Ringo Starr consult the widows of former band mates John Lennon and George Harrison more info

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