John Lennon continues to be a fascinating and pioneering figure of the 60s and 70s and a new documentary is taking another look at the ups and downs of his life.
While many are familiar with his music in The Beatles, some are less aware of just how much of a political activist he was in the 70s
The tour was set to climax at Republican Convention in August 1972, and Lennon’s goal was to raise money that would pay bail for people unable to afford it themselves.
But one scene shown features a phone call Lennon had with drummer Jim Keltner, and it proves particularly haunting when you remember how the star was killed.
During the phone call, he makes it clear he is aware of the potential for violence due to his outspoken views.
Keltner asked Lennon if he has ‘any paranoia’ about people heading into the event and The Beatles singer replied: “What people?.. You mean people trying to kill us or something like that? I’m not about to get myself shot.
- “It’ll cause excitement in its own way. But, er, you know, I’m still an artist, but a revolutionary artist, right?”
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