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John Lennon
John Lennon and Yoko Ono continued to perform together throughout the ‘70s, record music and promote peace around the world with art events. John enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing several albums and giving concerts. After years of trying to have a baby, they finally succeeded when Sean Ono Lennon was born John’s birthday, October 9th, 1975. John then left the spotlight for five years to raise his son, something he regretted never having a chance to do with his first son, Julian. In 1980, John returned to the limelight after a long hiatus, recording a promising album called, “Starting Over.” On December 8th, it all ended when he was gunned down by an insane fan named Mark David Chapman in front of his home at the Dakota apartment building in New York City. Yoko was by his side, as always. Candlelight vigils were held around the world as friends, family and fans mourned the loss.
John
and Yoko, New York City, 1980.
John signs an autograph December 7, 1980. His assasin, Mark David Chapman looks on.
Paul,
2004.
Paul McCartney has had the most successful solo career of all the Beatles. In the ‘70s, he formed Wings with his wife Linda and they enjoyed huge successes with number-one hits and sold-out shows around the world. Paul and Linda raised a large, close-knit family together on his Scottish farm, where they pursued a vegetarian lifestyle and spoke out for animal rights. Paul continues to record and tour to this day. He has been knighted for his work. In April 1998, his beloved wife succumbed to breast cancer. Recently, he wed activist and former model Heather Mills. They just had their first baby together.
George Harrison continued to promote his Krishna religion throughout his successful solo career. He made albums all during the ‘70s and ‘80s, touring some. He also enjoyed producing movies and formed Handmade Films to do so. He was friends with comedy group Monty Python and produced several movies with them. In the ‘90s, he joined Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty to form the supergroup, the Traveling Wilburys. In 1999, an insane fan broke into his mansion (“Crackerbox Palace”) and stabbed him, almost mortally wounding him. He survived the attack, but on November 29, 2001, he died of throat cancer. He was survived by wife Olivia and son Dhani. He has been knighted posthumously.
Olivia
and George, 2001.
Ringo Starr has lived the life of a celebrity since the break up. He released albums throughout the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s with moderate success. He enjoyed acting in movies throughout these times as well. In the ‘80s, he met and married actress Barbara Bach. In the ‘90s, he formed his All-Starr Band and began recording and touring with huge success, also with his son Zak.
Ringo, 2004.
The Beatles Again
In the late 1990s, Paul, George and Ringo got together to create "The Beatles Anthology." They were interviewed extensively and put together their memorabilia in a mini-series and book, released in 2000. They recorded two new songs, "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love" for the projects, using John's vocals provided to them by Yoko Ono. The information for this website was researched from the book.
Paul, George and Ringo, 2000.
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