
Newcomer Aaron Johnson, 19, perfectly captures the raw intensity of Lennon, with his acerbic wit and tendancies to lash out at loved ones, as he struggled to come to terms with his brilliantly complicated adolescent mind

Dr Who star Christopher Eccleston to play John Lennon
(Sun 29/11)
Former Doctor Who star and native Liverpudlian Christopher Eccleston is stepping into Beatle legend John Lennon's shoes for a new BBC4 drama.... Read more
"New" song penned by murdered Beatle John Lennon to be published?
(Thu 23/07)
A "new" John Lennon song could be published 30 years after his death with music written by his son Julian.... Read more
Julian Lennon launches tribute to murdered ex-Beatle
(Tue 16/06)
Julian Lennon - son murdered Beatle John Lennon - has launched a new exhibition in Liverpool that explores in tangible form for the first time the story of their lives together.... Read more
Neil Sedaka's fond memories of John Lennon
(Mon 15/06)
Neil Sedaka on his friendship with John Lennon... and his memories of Liverpool and the Wooky Hollow.... Read more
Neil Sedaka's fond memories of John Lennon
(Mon 15/06)
Neil Sedaka on his friendship with John Lennon... and his memories of Liverpool and the Wooky Hollow.
Beatle's son Julian Lennon to launch peace initiative in Liverpool
(Mon 15/06)
John Lennon’s son Julian and Liverpool’s Lord Mayor are teaming-up to launch a global peace initiative.
Bob Dylan not recognised when Knocking on Lennon's Door
(Tue 12/05)
Bob Dylan not recognised when Knocking on Lennon's door.
John Lennon's sister launches Beatles day
(Tue 12/05)
The sister of John Lennon joined Merseyside actor Ricky Tomlinson today to launch national Beatles Day at Alder Hey's Children's Hospital.
Pete Best reveals John Lennon had footy dreams before Beatle stardom
(Mon 20/04)
Beatles legend John Lennon was a talented footballer with dreams of playing for Liverpool before the band shot to stardom.
John Lennon biopic could be scrapped in legal row with Beatles author
(Fri 17/04)
Liverpool is set to star in the new John Lennon biopic in Nowhere Boy, but the big screen adaptation of the Beatles legend's childhood could be scrapped before it is even in the can.
Win a trip to the Birthplace of the John Lennon and Yoko Ono Bed In
(Wed 01/04)
After a successful 'Noughties' Bed In celebration in Liverpool for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal, the Fab4peace pilgrims made a journey to where it all began 40 years ago...
Hey Nude! Beatles Bed In crashed by streaker
(Thu 19/03)
A charity event on the Anniversary of John and Yoko's bed-in was crashed by a streaker at the Albert Dock.
Lennon Biopic Nowhere Boy starts production
(Mon 16/03)
Hot newcomer Aaron Johnson, star of the new John Lennon Biopic NOWHERE BOY has revealed how he gets into the iconic role.
Controversey as Liverpool Anglican Cathedral set to peal John Lennon's Imagine
(Fri 27/02)
Church leaders have been condemned for allowing a John Lennon song linked with Atheism, to be performed on Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral bells.
Yoko Ono asks Beatles fans to recreate Bed In for world peace
(Sat 21/02)
As the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's infamous honeymoon approaches the artist has released an appeal message to Beatles fans urging them to recreate their 'Bed In for world peace.'
Liverpool John Lennon Airport sees profits hit by bank charges
(Wed 14/01)
Rising bank interest charges have prevented Liverpool John Lennon Airport reporting its first-ever profit.
John Lennon fled Hamburg brothel reveals old Liverpool rival
(Wed 07/01)
The Beatles' hard-partying days in Hamburg are legendary but former pal Gerry Marsden says that John Lennon's exploits enjoying the red light district were short-lived.
Lennon's sister: John was not abandoned
(Fri 10/10)
The sister of murdered Beatle John Lennon has hit back a claims that he was a "Nowhere Boy" - abandoned by his mother when he was a toddler.
Imagine: a stunning John Lennon exhibition
(Mon 06/10)
A new exhibition celebrating the life of John Lennon opens at the Beatles Story on October 9th – the day the legendary songwriter would have celebrated his 68th birthday.