Lennon page 1

Lennon page 1 by ric Gustafson


John Lennon's father was Alfred Lennon and he worked as a ship steward. He served passengers on luxury liners at sea. He loved to entertain passengers and crew with his singing and comedy. John's mother was Julia Stanley who was beautiful and musically talented. She worked as an usherette at a movie theatre.
John Lennon was born on October 9 1940 while his father was away at sea. Eventually the marriage broke up and he went to be with his mother. After a while, John went to live with his Aunt Mimi and her husband George. He had a comfortable childhood but craved parental love and affection.
John was an altar boy but was eventually kicked out of the congregation. In school, he was always in trouble. While he was at the Quarry Bank High School for Boys, he started a band called the Quarrymen. His mother taught him to play the guitar and he loved it.
On July 15 1958 while walking to a bus stop, John's mother Julia was killed by a speeding off duty police officer. This tragedy haunted John Lennon for the rest of his life.


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