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“Who Was John Lennon…Really?”
To some, John Lennon may have seemed a mystery. But the truth is, he revealed himself repeatedly through deeply personal lyrics.
Jude Southerland Kessler
Jude Southerland Kessler is the leading expert on the life of John Lennon and the author of The John Lennon Series, a projected 9-volume expanded biography taking readers chronologically through John’s life. The first five volumes are out in print, plus a new audiobook version of "She Loves You" (Vol. 3). With a personal Lennon library of over 300 books, Kessler undertook seven trips to Liverpool, England to interview John Lennon’s childhood friends, early band members, art college mates, and business associates before embarking on writing the series, which is told in a narrative format and heavily documented. You can learn more about Jude's work at johnlennonseries.com.
John Lennon: Author First, Musician Second
With all the focus on his music, it's easy to overlook that John Lennon had an even bigger passion for writing. Jude Kessler explains.
John Lennon’s Incredible Vanishing Act
John Lennon brought The Beatles to life partly through sheer force of will. So why have many of his songs disappeared from various Beatle playlists?
Bill Harry And “Mersey Beat” (Pt 2)
Bill Harry was there when Liverpool's music scene exploded. His publication, "Mersey Beat," gives us a look inside. Part 2 of our interview.
Bill Harry Ferried Us Across the “Mersey Beat”
Bill Harry was there at the start when Liverpool's music scene exploded. His publication, "Mersey Beat," gave us a look inside.