Remembering John Lennon: October 9, 1940 - December 8, 1980

“Give peace a chance, not shoot people for peace. All you need is love. I believe it. It’s damn hard, but I absolutely believe it. But I’m not claiming divinity. I’ve never claimed divinity. I’ve never claimed purity of soul. I’ve never claimed to have the answer to the light. I’ve never made any claims. I only put out songs and answer questions as honestly as I can, but only as honestly as I can. No more, no less.” (From Lennon's final interview, courtesy of Rolling Stone's Tumblr)

@yokoonoYoko Ono

John Lennon: The Teamaker, by Yoko Ono Lennon. Please share your memories of John here: http://bit.ly/JL2010 love, yoko

@JulianLennonJulian Lennon

Could not think of a better way to be honouring Dad today, than be Singing My Heart out, with his Love in Mind......http://fb.me/P9q5MMmH

@seanonolennonSean Ono Lennon

Thank you for all the kind words. Let's all just pray for peace on earth. That's what he cared about most. Love, S.

John Lennon, by Verlyn Klinkenborg (NY Times)

The Inspiration, by Ray Davies (NY Times)

The Dark December of John Lennon (NY Times)

John Lennon Remembered: 10/9/40-12/8/80 (Rolling Stone)

Beatles John Lennon Slain; Shot Down Outside New York Apartment (Daily Mirror/LA Times)

Dr. Stephan Lynn, the doctor who tried to save John Lennon remembers the icon's dying day (NYDailyNews.com)

Julian Lennon still feels 'cheated' by his father's death (Seattle PI)

Beatles fans remember that grim, sad night (Washington Post) 

"Well Done" - My NYC Neighbour John Lennon (Sky.com)

30 Years Later, New York Remembers John Lennon (WNYC.org)

Lennon fans celebrate his life in Tupelo (WTVA.com): Lennon once said "Before Elvis, there was nothing," so it's nice to see fans remembering him in Elvis's hometown.  

John Lennon's death still raises questions 30 years later (MTV.com) 

John Lennon's Death: HuffPost Bloggers on the 30th Anniversary (Huffington Post)

Update (12/9/2010): Photos: The World Remembers John Lennon (Rolling Stone)

"What they want is dead heroes, like Sid Vicious and James Dean.  I'm not interested in being a dead fucking hero...so forget 'em, forget 'em." (From Lennon's final interview, courtesy of Rolling Stone)

“The hardest thing is facing yourself. It’s easier to shout ‘revolution’ and ‘power to the people’ than it is to look at yourself and try and find out what’s real inside you and what isn’t when you pull the wool over your own eyes. Your own hypocrisy, that’s the hardest thing, and that’s what I’m involved in.” (From Lennon's final interview, courtesy of Rolling Stone's Tumblr)

War is over, if you want it.