Which band made John Lennon world famous?
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Lennon co-founded the Beatles, the best-selling band in history.
In which city was John Lennon born?
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He was born in Liverpool in October 1940.
Who was Lennon’s main songwriting partner in the Beatles?
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The Lennon-McCartney partnership wrote most of the Beatles’ catalogue.
Which 1971 song is Lennon’s best-known solo single?
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“Imagine” received the NMPA’s Centennial Song Award in 2017.
Who was Lennon’s wife and artistic partner from 1969?
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Lennon married the artist Yoko Ono in 1969 and they worked together on music and peace campaigns.
To which US city did Lennon move in 1971?
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He lived in New York for the rest of his life.
Which Manhattan apartment building was Lennon’s home from 1973?
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He and Yoko Ono lived at the Dakota on the Upper West Side.
Which instrument did Lennon mainly play in the Beatles?
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Lennon played rhythm guitar; McCartney played bass and Harrison lead guitar.
What was the name of the skiffle group Lennon formed in 1957?
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The Quarrymen was the group he led when he met Paul McCartney.
What form of peace protest did John and Yoko stage in hotel rooms in 1969?
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Their bed-ins in Amsterdam and Montreal drew worldwide press coverage.
John Lennon Quiz: Easy Challenge
Getting Started
A few gaps to fill – the harder tiers are waiting.
Solid Knowledge
A good score. Try the Medium tier next.
Full Marks Territory
Excellent. The Legendary tier is where it gets difficult.
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