It was 49 years ago today...
49 years ago, John Lennon happened upon an antique shop in Sevenoaks, Kent while filming the music video for Strawberry Fields Forever. As he browsed the shop, an old circus poster caught his eye and sparked his creative genius. Lennon, known for his ability to turn anything into a hit song, used this poster as inspiration for his music, namely Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! Similarly, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band includes a song (A Day in the Life) that was inspired by a newspaper article. This period in Lennon's career is a testament to his unique ability to find inspiration in the most unexpected places.Also in News
It was 58 years ago today…
Here at Kite, Beatles history is one of our interests. We’ve covered everything from the band’s inception to its breakup, but there’s one Beatles moment we’ll never forget.
A Beatles-themed festive playlist
Picture the scene: the fire is crackling, your living room is warm and cosy (maybe there’s even a Mr. Kite print on the wall?) and Christmas is almost here. It’s time to put on some festive tunes, and where better to start than with a Beatles-themes festive playlist?
On this day in 1969, John Lennon returned his MBE
Receiving an MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) is an award many people would see as a great achievement and honour. John Lennon, however, was not one of these people, and returned his MBE four years after he received it in 1965.
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