When Was John Lennon A Hero

“Imagine all the people living in peace. You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will be as one.” (Lennon). Peace begins with imagination. John Lennon rose to stardom as the founder of the popular 1960s band ‘The Beatles.’ After the breakup of The Beatles, he then began using his stardom to send a message of Peace to the world; through his songs which he had a little help with from his wife Yoko Ono, Lennon deserves to be classified as a hero because not only was John Lennon a music icon by spreading the word of peace, he was determined to make peace, and he served as an inspiration to not only me but to many people.
Despite his well-known image as a Beatle, John stepped out of
His passionate perspective on music and peace made his music inspiring to other peace supporters. “He was the only one of many that showed his want for peace through his musical talent.” It is easy enough to say that all he wanted to do was promote love to the rest of the world. All Lennon really wanted was to stop violence and stop war, and to spread the meaning of love. Unlike most celebrities nowadays, John Lennon focused on spreading peace and love through his music. Instead of being self-absorbed, Lennon used his fame and talent to influence others to create harmony in peace around the world. Lennon was an influential icon who understood how his music could make society more aware of peace and
(Gale). Suspecting that they would provoke a similar riot to the one in 1968, he declined to attend. Lennon stayed true to his words of spreading peace without the violence. Lennon ended up not going to this protest as he felt it would contradict what he felt so strongly about. Lennon was more inspirational than many musicians during this period. He stood up so strongly for what he believed in. He had a powerful vision that became a dream that he later accomplished. Lennon had thought so strongly about peace and love. He believed that the world would be a better place if everyone treated each other like equals. His determination for peace truly shows how he can be classified as a hero.
This all happened before his assassination in December 8th 1980 out the front of The Dakota Apartments in New York City. He was shot five times and killed by Mark David Chapman, a crazed fan. Mark consisted himself a second John Lennon and that there could only be one John Lennon. He didn’t have anything against the former celebrity but said “He killed Lennon to gain fame.” He then went on to say “He was surprised that more celebrities haven’t been killed to gain fame.” Chapman had said that he had considered killing many other celebrities but had simply chosen John Lennon because he wanted his widow,