Yesterday (8 December) was the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's assassination in New York. This, of course, has been covered in much more detail and in much higher places than my humble blog, but I thought it worth touching on.
Lennon was one of the Fab Four - the Beatles - whose music and style changed youth culture in Britain and the world forever. Culture may have changed eventually, but it did so in the Sixties, and the Beatles were one of the main catalysts.
Within the Beatles, Lennon was - just about - the leader, with his own music and personality having great influence on the band itself.
Some of his best work actually came after the Beatles - Imagine, Woman, and at this time of year, Happy Xmas (War is Over) - but he will inevitably be remembered primarily for his work and times in the group.
His campaigns for world peace - songs, sit-ins, lie-ins, were well meant - but he'd still have to do the same now, 30 years on.
Lennon was taken from us too early, too cruelly. But you can't remain untouched by John Lennon, even in 2010.
Lennon's legend, and his music, will live forever.
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