During the late 1960s John Lennon and the Beatles became interested in meditation and began to experiment with LSD as is evidenced in their monumental album, Sargent Peppers .

After the breakup of the Beatles in 1970 John Lennon created a very successful solo career, often with the help of Yoko Ono. He also became a leader in the anti war Movement. His song “Give Peace a Chance” became an major rallying song for the movement. Due to his anti war stance the Nixon administration tried to have him deported, but was eventually granted a green card in 1976. John Lennon was shot dead in 1980, by David Chapman In the almost 40 years since his death his music, art and legend have grown stronger each year. He was truly the poet and philosopher of his generation.