Musical genius, cultural icon, voice of peace — all are synonymous with John Lennon , the prolific singer-songwriter of Beatles stardom who was taken from this world too soon.

Few figures have left as profound and indelible a mark on the music industry as Lennon, who was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman on Dec. 8, 1980, upon returning to his residence at the Dakota apartment building in New York City with his wife, Yoko Ono . He was 40 years old.

Widely hailed as one of the greatest songwriters to ever live, Lennon left behind a tapestry of art, introspection, memorable moments, and perhaps most poignantly, a vast collection of timeless music that continues to move listeners of every generation to this day.

To celebrate his immutable cultural influence, we're revisiting t

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