Search for John Lennon: The Life, Loves, and Death of a Rock Star

Pulling back the many hidden layers of John Lennon's life, Lesley-AnnJones closely tracks the events and personality traits that led to the rock star living in self-imposed exile in New Yorkwhere he was shot dead outside his apartment on that fateful autumn day forty years ago.Late on December 8th, 1980, the world abruptly stopped turning for millions, as news broke that the worlds most beloved bard had been gunned down in cold blood in New York city.

The most iconic Beatle left behind an unrivaled body of music and legions of faithful disciplesyet his profound legacy has brought with it as many questions and contradictions as his music has provided truths and certainties.

In this compelling exploration, acclaimed music biographer Lesley-Ann Jones unravels the enigma that was John Lennon to present a complete portrait of the man, his life, his loves, his music, his untimely death and, ultimately, his legacy.

Using fresh first-hand research, unseen material and exclusive interviews with the people who knew Lennon best, Jones search for answers offers a spellbinding, 360-degree view of one of the worlds most iconic music legends.

The Search for John Lennon delves deep into psyche of the worlds most storied musicianthe good, the bad and the geniusforty years on from his tragic death.