Page 3 - Mimi Smith News Today

Southern California storms have stalled some arts openings, but there are still more events to make the most of the weekend.

Flooded lobbies, fallen trees and rain damage have forced arts organizations and institutions to postpone or cancel events.

Today (December 8th) marks the 42nd anniversary of John Lennon's death. As is the custom every year, fans are expected to stand vigil for Lennon across the street from the Dakota building in Central Park's Strawberry Fields. The triangular patch of land was designated by the city of New York in 1984 to celebrate the former Beatle's life and work. In the fall of 1980, the 40-year-old Lennon had re-entered public life after a self-imposed five-year hiatus to spend time with his youn...

John Lennon, in full John Winston Ono Lennon, (born October 9, 1940, Liverpool, England—died December 8, 1980, New York, New York, U.S.), leader or coleader of the British rock group the Beatles, author and graphic artist, solo recording artist, and collaborator with Yoko Ono on recordings and other art projects. Lennon’s fun-loving working-class parents married briefly and late and declined to raise their quick, sensitive, gifted son. Separated traumatically from each of them by age five, ...

Teton High musicians past and present are putting on another one of their beloved annual melanges of melodic stylings on Tuesday, March 8.

John Lennon, coleader of the British rock group the Beatles, solo recording artist, and collaborator with Yoko Ono on various art projects.

“Dear Yoko” is the perfect song to conclude John Lennon’s career.

| UPDATED: 17:48, Sun, Mar 14, 2021 Link copied Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes theyll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. After The Beatles split in 1970 John Lennon teamed up with his w...

The Beatles: John Lennon spoke with his aunt the day before his death (Image: GETTY) READ MORE Mimi revealed the final words she shared with her nephew, saying: “He phoned the night before, witty, funny, bubbling over with excitement, coming over very soon. Couldnt wait to see me. So Im glad of that.” The letter concluded: “If Im in London, Ill get in touch with you. Kind thoughts to you too. Mimi.” Beatles historian and expert, Mark Lewisohn, has declared this letter "provides solid co...

By Dewayne Wells Jan 27, 2021 John Lennon had planned on visiting Great Britain in 1981, according to a recently revealed letter. The rock ‘n roll legend spent most of the last decade of his life living in the United States. The newly discovered letter was written by Lennon’s  Aunt Mimi. It indicated that Lennon was indeed planning a trip back to London, most likely to promote the just released Double Fantasy album. Mimi Smith noted that Lennon had called her the night before he was sho...