The Tragedy That Shocked The World
John Lennon’s assassination was a shock not just to his fans but to the whole world. It was only a decade since The Beatles broke up and Lennon was already making a name as a successful solo artist. And his tragic death reminded everyone that he may be a rock god but at the core, he was very much human. And it was also a wake-up call to other musicians – that obsession from fans can be extremely dangerous.
It was an unspeakable tragedy and the work of someone truly vile and evil. Now, almost forty years after it happened, there may be some things about it you still don’t know about.
11. Singer-Songwriter James Taylor Met Mark David Chapman A Day Before The Murder.
Taylor was accosted by Chapman at the subway station. Taylor further added, “His assassin had buttonholed me in the tube station…He pinned me to the wall, glistening with maniacal sweat, and tried to talk in some freak speech about what he was gonna do, and stuff about how John was interested and how he was gonna get in touch with John Lennon. It was surreal to have contact with the guy 24 hours before he shot John.”
