John and Yoko: A Love Story

John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, England. He was adopted by his aunt Mimi Smith after his mother, Julia Lennon, was unable to care for him. Lennon formed his first band, the Quarrymen, in 1956, which later evolved into the Beatles in 1960. The Beatles rose to international fame in the early 1960s, becoming one of the most influential rock bands in history. Yoko Ono was born on February 18, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan. She was a multimedia artist, poet, and avant-garde musician. She moved to New York City in the 1950s and became involved in the experimental art scene. Lennon and Ono first met in 1966 at an art exhibition in London, where she was displaying her work. They began a relationship in 1968, during the Beatles' "White Album" sessions, and married in Gibraltar in March 1969. Their partnership became a significant part of both their personal and professional lives, influencing Lennon's music and Ono's artistic output.