John Lennon
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
John Lennon's musical and cultural impact is recognized through countless accolades. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a Beatle in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1994. Rolling Stone ranked him #5 on its list of the 100 Greatest Singers and #7 on its list of the 100 Greatest Songwriters. His song 'Imagine' is often cited as one of the greatest songs of all time. Lennon also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a solo artist)
Inducted for his solo career.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Beatles)
Inducted as a member of The Beatles.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for his lifetime contributions to music.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 1750 Vine Street for recording.
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Awarded as a member of The Beatles; returned in 1969 in protest.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Singers of All Time
100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Beatles Songs
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
January 22, 1981
John Lennon: The Last Days
TIME
December 22, 1980
John Lennon: 1940-1980
Life
January 9, 1981
John Lennon: A Tribute
People
December 22, 1980
John Lennon: The Murder of a Legend
Rolling Stone
February 4, 1971
John Lennon: The Lost Weekend
Records & Feats
Most Number-One Singles in the UK by a Former Beatle
Lennon has the most number-one singles in the UK by a former member of The Beatles, with 20 chart-toppers as a group member and solo artist.
First Solo Artist to Have a Posthumous Number-One Single in the UK
Lennon's '(Just Like) Starting Over' reached number one in the UK after his death, making him the first solo artist to achieve this.
Most Charted Albums on Billboard 200 by a Solo Beatle
Lennon has the most charted albums on the Billboard 200 among former Beatles members, with 11 solo albums charting.