'He was a holy fool' – a classic John Lennon feature from the vaults

As we approach the anniversary of John Lennon's death on 8 December 1980, we visit Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage music journalism – for this insightful piece from Record MirrorWhen we were growing up, my brother and I, he loved John Lennon especially. Our parents used to give us a Beatles album every Christmas. Sgt Pepper was the last one we got. Maybe we left home after that, I can't remember.My brother used to live in small bedsits in Sheffield. I'd go and visit...

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