30th anniversary of John Lennon's death

Posted December 7, 201014 yr

Vigils and prayers will mark the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death this week.

A candlelit vigil is due to take place on Wednesday at the new Peace and Harmony monument dedicated to the former Beatle, at Chavasse Park.

And Beatles fans will also gather at the statue in Cavern Walks, with well-wishers also expected to leave flowers and tributes at the Lennon statue in Mathew Street.

Meanwhile, the city’s two-month John Lennon tribute season will draw to a close on Thursday when the major Lennon Remembered – The Nine Faces of John concert takes place at the Echo Arena.

Fans from all over the UK are expected to visit the city to mark the date in 1980 when Lennon was gunned down outside his New York home.

The candlelit vigil will take place at the European Peace Monument, in Chavasse Park, from 8pm to 9.30pm on Wednesday. Crowds will be led in song by local singers and musicians.

Jerry Goldman, managing director of The Beatles Story, who was behind the monument coming to Liverpool, said: “Although the European Peace Monument has only been on public display for just over a month it’s already taken on a global significance of its own.

“People from all over the world are coming to the city to pay their respects and consider Lennon’s message of peace through his music.

“The city is very excited that we finally have a focal point at which to remember Lennon and look forward to a vigil that will reach out to people the world over.”

Cllr Wendy Simon, the city’s executive member for culture and tourism, added: “The Lennon season has been all about remembering one of the world’s greatest musicians and songwriters and the city’s most-loved sons.

“His work is loved by millions and this will be a special, moving week for everyone who has been touched by his genius.”

The Beatles Appreciation Society is holding an Imagine Give Peace a Chance All You Need Is Love event at Cavern Walks, at 10am, on Wednesday.

A priest from Liverpool Parish Church will say prayers and fans will be invited to lay their own tributes.

The Bluecoat’s Bed-In for peace, which started on October 9, draws to a close on Thursday with a Big Bed-In for everyone who has taken part in the two-month art initiative.

And Lennon Remembered – The Nine Faces of John concert, at the ECHO Arena, will feature performances from the Quarrymen and from Mark McGann among others. All profits from the concert are being donated to the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal, Radio City’s Cash For Kids and the Mathew Street Festival.

Source: http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverp...534-27773620/2/

December 7, 201014 yr

I have some friends, big Beatles fans, who have gone up to Liverpool this week. It really is hard to believe that it is 30 years since John was killed :o

Edited December 7, 201014 yr by Tilly