John Lennon has been described by some as “the world’s greatest songwriter”. As the founder of rock and roll group, The Beatles his song writing partnership with Paul McCartney has become legendary. Is there evidence though, in Lennon’s early life, that performance, persona and self-idealisation were not just in-born characteristics that he would inevitably develop? Were these instead roles and strategies nurtured as routes of escape - from traumatic experiences that John was compelled to be far away from?
Icon No 2: John Lennon (part B)
Icon No 2: John Lennon (part B)
Icon No 2: John Lennon (part B)
John Lennon has been described by some as “the world’s greatest songwriter”. As the founder of rock and roll group, The Beatles his song writing partnership with Paul McCartney has become legendary. Is there evidence though, in Lennon’s early life, that performance, persona and self-idealisation were not just in-born characteristics that he would inevitably develop? Were these instead roles and strategies nurtured as routes of escape - from traumatic experiences that John was compelled to be far away from?