John & Yoko 1980 by Allan Tannebaum
“I’m so thrilled that NME have voted John Lennon as the Ultimate Icon of NME’s Lifetime. A great surprise to wake up to this morning! Thankyou, NME and thankyou to all of you who voted for John. I’m sure he’s thrilled, too – up there! Big kiss, yoko”
John Lennon has been named as NME’s Ultimate Musical Icon of the last 60 years.
The Beatles’ co-frontman topped the poll, which began with 60 nominees in March of this year, beating out the likes of David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, Morrissey, Liam Gallagher and Damon Albarn to take the crown.
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher came second in the poll, with David Bowie in third and Alex Turner in fourth. Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain came fifth, Amy Winehouse came sixth, with Jimi Hendrix in seventh place. Morrissey ranked in eighth place, with Noel Gallagher in ninth and Ian Curtis in 10th place.
Over 160,000 votes were cast in the poll, which ran for over six months and has taken place to celebrate NME’s 60th birthday.
You can read the definitive list of all 60 icons in this week’s issue of NME, which is on newsstands tomorrow (September 19) or available digitally.
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☮How I wish he was here, it hurts so much knowing that he is no more here, I always cry when I remember and my heart aches, but somehow he is alive forever. He was very happy in this life with BEATLES and you YOKO. And we will cherish forever. ☮
Peace and Light in your heart!
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BIA – BRASIL
Having been a Beatle and John Lennon fan for almost 50 years now, this tribute to John Lennon electrifies me. All those hours of singing and listening to The Beatles and John Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band inspired me to play the guitar.
Hey John, you did it again; you busted the charts like old times.
Congratulations Yoko, I am sure you are thrilled.
☮PeAcE OuT ✌☺
miss him