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	Right before the Arlington Theater concert in Santa Barbara (8 December 1980), one of the roadies told [[Arthur Barrow]] that Lennon had been murdered. Barrow performed emotionally distraught, but Zappa didn't inform the audience, which Barrow felt was wise. According to [[Mark Pinske]], Zappa considered cancelling the show beforehand, but nevertheless went on. <ref>https://www.donlope.net/fz/notes/1980.html</ref>		Right before the Arlington Theater concert in Santa Barbara (8 December 1980), one of the roadies told [[Arthur Barrow]] that Lennon had been murdered. Barrow performed emotionally distraught, but Zappa didn't inform the audience, which Barrow felt was wise. According to [[Mark Pinske]], Zappa considered cancelling the show beforehand, but nevertheless went on. <ref>https://www.donlope.net/fz/notes/1980.html</ref>
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		+	Zappa and John Lennon's name were included on the [[Freedom Wall]] in [[Chicago]].

	John Lennon and Yoko Ono are also mentioned and thanked in the liner notes of ''[[The MOFO Project/Object (Fazedooh)\|The MOFO Project/Object]]'' (2006) album. <ref>http://donlope.net/fz/notes/The_MOFO_Project_Object.html#Contributors</ref>		John Lennon and Yoko Ono are also mentioned and thanked in the liner notes of ''[[The MOFO Project/Object (Fazedooh)\|The MOFO Project/Object]]'' (2006) album. <ref>http://donlope.net/fz/notes/The_MOFO_Project_Object.html#Contributors</ref>

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 [[File:Zappa and John Lennon.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Frank Zappa and John Lennon on stage in 1971. Note: Zappa isn't giving "the finger", but performing hand signals to conduct his band. ]]
-'''John Lennon''' (Liverpool, October 9, 1940 - New York City, December 8, 1980) was a British rock singer and guitarist, who became famous as a member of [[The Beatles]] and later had a succesful solo career. His music is praised for the creative lyrics, inventive musical experiments and deeply personal subject matter. Lennon was also a vocal activist for world peace and numerous social causes.
+'''John Lennon''' ([[Liverpool]], October 9, 1940 - New York City, December 8, 1980) was a British rock singer and guitarist, who became famous as a member of [[The Beatles]] and later had a succesful solo career. His music is praised for the creative lyrics, inventive musical experiments and deeply personal subject matter. Lennon was also a vocal activist for world peace and numerous social causes.
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-During Frank Zappa's ''[["Here Comes The Gear, Lads"]]'', [[Jeff Beck]] says [[Aynsley Dunbar]]'s voice sounds like [[The Beatles]] catoons, with [[Mark Volman]] saying: ''"Hey, John Lennon, here."''
+During Frank Zappa's ''[[Here Comes The Gear, Lads]]'', [[Jeff Beck]] says [[Aynsley Dunbar]]'s voice sounds like [[The Beatles]] catoons, with [[Mark Volman]] saying: ''"Hey, John Lennon, here."''
 In 1970, Lennon wrote the foreword to [[Tony Palmer]]'s book ''Born Under A Bad Sign'', illustrated by [[Ralph Steadman]]. A year later, Palmer would direct Zappa's film ''[[200 Motels (The Film)]]'' (with [[Ringo Starr]]). In 1997, a Steadman drawing from ''Born Under A Bad Sign'' was used as the cover of the album ''[[Have I Offended Someone?]]''.

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 In 1970, Lennon wrote the foreword to [[Tony Palmer]]'s book ''Born Under A Bad Sign'', illustrated by [[Ralph Steadman]]. A year later, Palmer would direct Zappa's film ''[[200 Motels (The Film)]]'' (with [[Ringo Starr]]). In 1997, a Steadman drawing from ''Born Under A Bad Sign'' was used as the cover of the album ''[[Have I Offended Someone?]]''.
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 A tape of Lennon at home singing songs and making up stories was sold by Christie's in London, in 2002<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1959177.stm BBC News Lennon tapes top auction]</ref>. There are claims that the tape includes Lennon singing  [[Jelly Roll Gum Drop]].
 John Lennon and Yoko Ono are also mentioned and thanked in the liner notes of ''[[The MOFO Project/Object (Fazedooh)|The MOFO Project/Object]]'' (2006) album. <ref>http://donlope.net/fz/notes/The_MOFO_Project_Object.html#Contributors</ref>
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 ''"Pop music is the real religion of young people today. John Lennon was right the ﬁrst time when he said the Beatles were bigger than [[Jesus]] Christ, he should never have retracted the statement."'', Frank Zappa, quoted by Hugh Nolan, Disc and Music Echo, 30 September 1967. <ref>https://www.afka.net/Articles/1967-09_Disc_2.htm</ref>
 ==References==
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 *[[wikipedia:John Lennon|Wikipedia article on John Lennon]]
 [[Category:Rock Artists|Lennon]]
 [[Category:Activists|Lennon]]
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 [[Category:Guitarists|Lennon]]
 [[Category:Songwriters|Lennon]]
 [[Category:The MOFO Project/Object (The List)|Lennon]]
 [[Category:1971|Lennon]]

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	John Lennon and Yoko Ono are also mentioned and thanked in the liner notes of ''[[The MOFO Project/Object (Fazedooh)\|The MOFO Project/Object]]'' (2006) album. <ref>http://donlope.net/fz/notes/The_MOFO_Project_Object.html#Contributors</ref>		John Lennon and Yoko Ono are also mentioned and thanked in the liner notes of ''[[The MOFO Project/Object (Fazedooh)\|The MOFO Project/Object]]'' (2006) album. <ref>http://donlope.net/fz/notes/The_MOFO_Project_Object.html#Contributors</ref>
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		+	Zappa owned a signed copy of the books ''The Penguin John Lennon'' by Lennon and of ''Grapefruit'' by Ono, and a signed postcard by Lennon. In 2016, when Zappa's house was sold, both books and the postcard were auctioned. <ref>https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/items/24358/frank-zappa-john-lennon-signed-book</ref> <ref>https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/items/24359/frank-zappa-postcard-from-john-lennon-and-yoko-ono</ref>

	==Frank Zappa about John Lennon==		==Frank Zappa about John Lennon==

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 ==See Also==
 *[[wikipedia:John Lennon|Wikipedia article on John Lennon]]
-*[[Yoko Ono]]
 [[Category:Side Projects|Lennon]]
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 [[Category:Guitarists|Lennon]]
 [[Category:Songwriters|Lennon]]

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	'''John Lennon''' (Liverpool, October 9, 1940 - New York City, December 8, 1980) was a British rock singer and guitarist, who became famous as a member of [[The Beatles]] and later had a succesful solo career. His music is praised for the creative lyrics, inventive musical experiments and deeply personal subject matter. Lennon was also a vocal activist for world peace and numerous social causes.		'''John Lennon''' (Liverpool, October 9, 1940 - New York City, December 8, 1980) was a British rock singer and guitarist, who became famous as a member of [[The Beatles]] and later had a succesful solo career. His music is praised for the creative lyrics, inventive musical experiments and deeply personal subject matter. Lennon was also a vocal activist for world peace and numerous social causes.
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		+	==Frank Zappa==
		+	In 1970, Lennon wrote the foreword to [[Tony Palmer]]'s book ''Born Under A Bad Sign]]'', illustrated by [[Ralph Steadman]]. A year later, Palmer would direct Zappa's film ''[[200 Motels (The Film)]]'' (with [[Ringo Starr]]). In 1997, a Steadman drawing from ''Born Under A Bad Sign'' was used as the cover of the album ''[[Have I Offended Someone?]]''.

	<blockquote>''"Frank once described an encounter he'd had with John Lennon and [[Yoko Ono]]. I don't remember the occasion, but for some reason, they were about to go on stage together in New York. According to Frank, Yoko was talking incessantly in a high-pitched voice and John was getting more and more exasperated with her. Finally, John shouted at her: 'Shut up you little Jap!' And Yoko socked him in the face. Ah, those golden days of peace and love. Frank's reaction? 'From then on, John was okay in my book."''<ref>Richard Emmet, [[My Time With Frank Zappa, by Richard Emmet\|My Time With Frank Zappa]]</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote>''"Frank once described an encounter he'd had with John Lennon and [[Yoko Ono]]. I don't remember the occasion, but for some reason, they were about to go on stage together in New York. According to Frank, Yoko was talking incessantly in a high-pitched voice and John was getting more and more exasperated with her. Finally, John shouted at her: 'Shut up you little Jap!' And Yoko socked him in the face. Ah, those golden days of peace and love. Frank's reaction? 'From then on, John was okay in my book."''<ref>Richard Emmet, [[My Time With Frank Zappa, by Richard Emmet\|My Time With Frank Zappa]]</ref></blockquote>

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	John Lennon and Yoko Ono are also mentioned and thanked in the liner notes of ''[[The MOFO Project/Object (Fazedooh)\|The MOFO Project/Object]]'' (2006) album. <ref>http://donlope.net/fz/notes/The_MOFO_Project_Object.html#Contributors</ref>		John Lennon and Yoko Ono are also mentioned and thanked in the liner notes of ''[[The MOFO Project/Object (Fazedooh)\|The MOFO Project/Object]]'' (2006) album. <ref>http://donlope.net/fz/notes/The_MOFO_Project_Object.html#Contributors</ref>
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		+	==Frank Zappa about John Lennon==
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		+	''"Pop music is the real religion of young people today. John Lennon was right the ﬁrst time when he said the Beatles were bigger than [[Jesus]] Christ, he should never have retracted the statement."'', Frank Zappa, quoted by Hugh Nolan, Disc and Music Echo, 30 September 1967. <ref>https://www.afka.net/Articles/1967-09_Disc_2.htm</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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