![]() ![]() ![]() See how he’s transformed from a young boy to a full-fledged rocker in these photos. Julian has been in the spotlight since he was just a lad. Here, Julian Lennon poses for a portrait on Apr. He inspired the songs ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ (1967), ‘Hey Jude’ (1968), and ‘Good Night’ (1968). His father was one of the most famous men in the world but left his mother, Cynthia Lennon, when he was just five years old. Julian is also an important part of The Beatles’ history. He is, however, close with his half-brother Sean Lennon, whose mother is Yoko Ono. Additionally, he’s helped produced several acclaimed environmental documentaries.Īs for his personal life, Julian has never had children or married. He has released 7 albums as a solo artist and is also a respected fine-art photographer and children’s book author. The second-generation rocker, born Apin Liverpool, England, is quite the musician and artist in his own right. When we met I was impressed by Julia’s genuine understanding of the young people we are aiming to work with and her energy to help us achieve this vision.Julian Lennon is music icon John Lennon’s eldest son, from his first marriage to Cynthia Lennon. We are absolutely delighted that Julia has come on-board to help us raise the profile of Strawberry Field to the wider public and Beatles fans across the world. To have a connection with John in his early life and the opportunity to work alongside Julia to cast the vision of the new Strawberry Field is a rich blessing. "This is a pivotal day in the life of our project. ![]() Her 17-year-old son John was plunged into such a depth of sorrow that all the fame that he enjoyed in later life, the riches beyond price, couldnt ease the pain. Major Drew McCombe, Chairman of The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field Board explained, But when Julia Lennon (right) was fatally run over as she crossed Menlove Avenue, in Liverpool - on her way to catch a bus to Penny Lane - her death changed the course of history. The revival of the site, treasured by John as he grew up on Menlove Avenue, will include a training and work placement hub for young people with learning disabilities a new authentic exhibition on the place, the song and John Lennon’s early life around Strawberry Field and the development of a haven for spiritual exploration around the peaceful and tranquil grounds. Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering, In the sun. “I’m privileged to be invited to join this unique project, it’s a brilliant idea. Just like The Beatles springing from the stage of the Cavern Club, it’s a wonderful idea that The Salvation Army is going to cultivate youngsters in the precious soil of Strawberry Field, for them to be nurtured to reach their full potential, where they will have the chance of work all around Liverpool.” Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me. Looking forward to joining the Strawberry Field team, Julia said, Julia Lennon (née Stanley 12 March 1914 15 July 1958) was the mother of English musician John Lennon, who was born during her marriage to Alfred Lennon. To mark this special occasion, Julia has been interviewed in a series of short films exclusively available at where she fondly recalls memories of when John joined local kids to play in the shadow of the old Victorian House in the grounds of Strawberry Field. Strawberry Field, the iconic site immortalised in Lennon’s song and the Beatles hit, ‘ Strawberry Fields Forever’, is being redeveloped which will see the famous red gates open to the public for the first time in summer 2019. John Lennon’s sister, Julia Baird, has accepted an invitation by The Salvation Army to become Honorary President of The Strawberry Field project to bring the legend of Strawberry Field back to life once more. In your local church Find out more > In your local church. ![]()
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