John Lennon (1940 - 1980)

"It's Johnny's birthday, It's Johnny's birthday!

And we would like to wish him all the very best!"

A wizard with his wand

Continuing with my brief birthday posts for the 'fab four'...

I can't write anything about this man that has not already been said, so I won't try. At least half of what I say is meaningless anyway. An all-time hero, and a constant source of inspiration. Part leader, part asshole. Complete genius.

For much of my teens, I'd find the both the 9th October & 8th December (obviously) quite upsetting, by focusing on the death of this great man. The way he died was extremely tragic, but now I can't help but feel true optimism whenever my thoughts focus on this fella. His spirit remains as strong today, as it ever did, and I think if everyone practised the positivity this guy exuded, the world would be a much more fun and interesting place to exist.

I got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger than my feet

I can't talk to people that I meet

He's missed by many, but thankfully his soul never seems too far away.

Today would have marked his 71st birthday. I don't think much of his family made it to that age, with the exception of Aunt Mimi of course, who lived to the ripe old age of 88. By 1909 Mimi, was 6 years old and, had a new baby sister. John's mother (Julia) and another 2 sisters were born during the next 7 years.

Instant coffee's gonna get you...

Happy 71st birthday Ringo Starr!

"I'm glad it's your birthday! Happy Birthday to you!"


Quite fittingly, Ringo celebrates his 71st birthday playing a show in Hamburg. I had thought, 50 years previously, he could have been playing in the same city (even sitting in for the Beatles), but as it turns out John, Paul, George & Pete returned home the week before. And anyway, I've since found this that states "Legend has it on Ringo's 21st birthday, 7th July 1961, nearly 200 local musicians and their girlfriends packed into the tiny house for a party".

Here's to the one and only Billy Shears!

Peace & Love!

Happy 69th birthday Paul McCartney!

"They say it's your birthday, we're gonna have a good time!"


Ooops. Why didn't I post this on the 18th? It's been sat in draft for a week, but I couldn't not post it, as I've already done Ringo's (for next month). It's not really the aim of this blog to post on every important persons birthday, but there's 4 guys who mean more to me than most, so they get that a special dedication.


It does also allow me to quickly mention in the whole Beatles history & roots, that both of Paul's parents (Jim & Mary) were born during this decade (1900s), as was Johns Aunt Mimi.

Here's Paul making a cup of tea. Enjoy.