Today marks the 30th anniversary of the day John Lennon was shot and killed outside of his Upper West Side Apartment. It was a chilling day for those around the world who considered Lennon an international icon of peace. While I wasn't even a particle of dust let alone a distant thought in my parents minds when this tragedy occurred, I can still appreciate the importance of this day and this man who stood as a symbol for peace and prosperity. It was only recently that I discovered the first place the announcement had been made public was by Howard Cosell on Monday Night Football of all places. Audio and video are below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n73GFvAyIjs&feature=player_embedded
Every year, a memorial is held at Strawberry Fields in Central Park in Lennon's honor, and of course this year is no exception. I've also posted a fantastic link below, courtesy of WNYC, who has put together a complete list of events being held in and around NYC in honor of John Lennon including a night of tribute music at Williamsburg's Glasslands, a gallery exhibition of photographs from Lennon's youth at The Paley Center For Media. And if you're staying in tonight, you can catch a BBC special on the man behind the music.
Wednesday Headlines
Imagine: John Lennon's Last Interview to be Released by Rolling Stone 30 years After His Death
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/12/08/2010-12-08_imagine_john_lennons_last_interview_to_be_released_by_rolling_stone_30_years_aft.html
John Lennon Memorial Events In New York
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/08/john-lennon-memorial_n_793676.html
30 Years Later New York Remembers John Lennon
http://culture.wnyc.org/articles/features/2010/dec/08/memorial-events-john-lennon-nyc-30-years-after-death/
John Lennon's Imagine: The Five Best Covers From The Past 10 Years
http://newsroom.mtv.com/2010/12/08/john-lennon-imagine-covers/
Obama Assigns 'Mythbusters' to Science Project
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2010/12/obama-assigns-mythbusters-to-science-project/1
Wesley Snipes Plays The Role of Victim on 'Larry King'
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/12/08/wesley-snipes-plays-the-role-of-victim-on-larry-king/
'Glee' Recap: 'A Very Glee Christmas'
http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/12/08/glee-recap-a-very-glee-christmas/
Beastie Boy Wants Gig On The Moon
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5iBmtMPlczVnl5iEZRErAsKEgoWgg?docId=N0028771291805778824A
Review: The Fighter
http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/review--the-fighter-2010612
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