John Lennon

Ambivalent Offenders: Re-Examining History’s Most Questionable Figures

Another week and another ambivalent offender...this time Jamie tackles another one from the music world (thanks to our Patreon fans & their votes!) and from one of the most recognizable bands of all time--John Lennon. From his traumatic childhood to his battles with mental health to his tumultuous relationships with romantic partners (as well as his son Julian), follow along to hear our examination of John's life---from early losses, to Beatlemania, domestic abuse (trigger warning is mentioned there), demands for peace, and so much more. And yes, of course a Yoko episode will be forthcoming :)
Stay tuned at the end to hear a trailer for another awesome history podcast, "Beheaded!"

Main sources noted:
https://www.biography.com/musicians/john-lennon

https://udiscovermusic.com/stories/jealous-guy-john-lennon-song/

https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/act300232005en.pdf

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/02/21/lennon-a-jerk-5-most-incredible-discoveries-of-the-week/23794389/

https://www.newser.com/story/202740/housekeepers-letter-reveals-lennons-dark-side.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/john-lennon-stay-home-dad-inside-his-final-years-n1248445

https://www.vice.com/en/article/you-dont-have-to-imagine-john-lennon-beat-women-and-childrenits-just-a-fact/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/cynthia-lennon#:~:text=When%20John's%20career%20was%20first,and%20their%20young%20son%2C%20Julian.

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