‘I remember everything like it was yesterday’: John Lennon's doorman gives firsthand account of The Beatles' singer getting shot
John Lennon, a musical luminary and co-founder of The Beatles, left an indelible mark on the world with his revolutionary approach to songwriting and activism. Born in Liverpool in 1940, Lennon's profound influence extended far beyond the realms of music. His solo career, marked by iconic albums like Imagine, showcased his introspective songwriting. An outspoken advocate for peace, Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono staged memorable peace protests. Tragically, Lennon’s life was cut short in 1980 when he was fatally shot outside his New York City apartment, leaving an enduring legacy of musical brilliance and a vision for a more harmonious world.
John Lennon’s doorman recalls terrifying moment
For Jay Hastings, a former doorman at the Dakota, the iconic New York City apartment building that once housed the late John Lennon, the date, December 8, 1980, remains etched in his memory. Hastings shared with People in the latest issue, reflecting on his role during that fateful moment in music history. He said, "I can vividly recall everything as if it happened yesterday.”
At 10:50 p.m. local time, Lennon was tragically shot and killed by Mark David Chapman in front of the Upper West Side residential building. Within 10 minutes, he was rushed to the nearby Roosevelt Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
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