John Lennon Quotes and Memories from Reporter Tom Brook

The World

Thirty years ago today, music sensation John Lennon was shot and killed outside the Dakota building where he lived with his wife, Yoko Ono, in New York City. Radio reporter Tom Brook was the first British reporter on the scene. He explains his memory of that day and how Lennon’s legacy continues to live on.

Lennon’s death: I was there (BBC)

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