John Lennon, on The Mike Douglas Show in 1972; also quoted in John Lennon: In His Own Words (2005) by Ken Lawrence, p. 107
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If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.
— John Lennon on Chuck Berry
What It Means
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About John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980), born John Winston Lennon, was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, political activist and founding member of The Beatles. His second wife was Yoko Ono. He was murdered in 1980.
About John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980), born John Winston Lennon, was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, political activist and founding member of The Beatles. His second wife was Yoko Ono. He was murdered in 1980.
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