Guardian Music — Next month, the ex-Beatle would have been 70. Here, one of his confidantes reflects on his enduring importance and how he might have reacted to events since his death – from 9/11 to punk and the advent of TwitterPoor John. He's got old Macca on one... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — It's apropos that Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl would pick the Hollywood Forever Cemetery as the place to make the L.A. debut of their folk project.It's apropos that Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl would pick the Hollywood Forever Cemetery ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — It’s apropos that Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl would pick the Hollywood Forever Cemetery as the place to make the L.A. debut of their folk project Ghost Of A Saber Toothed Tiger. The album in haunted by all sorts... more info

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USA Today Music — Group that spawned British legends touring for Lennon's birthday more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — John Lennon's history and legacy as a composer and lyricist will be explored starting next month in conjunction with what would have the former Beatle’s 70th birthday in “John Lennon, Songwriter,” a new exhibit coming to the Grammy Museum in... more info

NME — Plus The Clash's Mick Jones is caught humming, Courtney Love attends US premiere of John Lennon biopic – your music gossip stop more info

Big Apple Music Scene — In the event that you've found yourself here, not just reading a blog, but reading an article on a blog that advertises it will aid you in the art of procrastination, chances are, you're a procrastinator. Sure, it's just a "study break." Oh please. O... more info

Perez Hilton — We're very glad to hear this. Although John Lennon's sons Julian and and Sean have had an often difficult and tumultuous relationship, they seem to have laid their issues to rest and are getting along much better now! Apparently, the problems started... more info