Famous People Who Overcame Dyslexia

John Lennon

John Winston Lennon, later John Ono Lennon, (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), was best known as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist for The Beatles. His creative career also included the roles of solo musician, political activist, artist, actor and author. As half of the legendary Lennon-McCartney songwriting team, he heavily influenced the development of rock music, leading it towards more serious and political messages. He is recognized as one of the musical icons of the century, and his songs (such as "Imagine" and "Strawberry Fields Forever") are frequently ranked among the best songs of the 20th century. In 2002, the BBC conducted a vote to discover the 100 Greatest Britons of all time. The British public voted Lennon into 8th place.

In 1945 Lennon was expelled from his primary school for misbehaviour. Unknown to his teachers John suffered from Dyslexia and without his glasses he was considered legally blind.

Additional Links:

John Lennon & Beatle Memorabilia - The Offical website of the Liverpool Lennons
John Lennon Dreamsite - a site dedicated to John Lennon
John Lennon Quotations - Words 4Ever

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