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Yoko Ono And Beatles Unite For John Lennon

On his birthday...

October 10, 2007 by Jason Gregory | Photo by WENN
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Former Beatle John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, was joined by a former Beatle as she unveiled a light tower in Iceland yesterday (October 9th).

Ringo Starr and Lennon’s son, Sean, helped to launch the ‘Imagine Peace Tower’ in Videy Island, near Reykjavik, on what would have been his 67th Birthday.

George Harrison’s widow, Olivia, was also at the unveiling – which saw a choir sing the words to Lennon’s, ‘Imagine,’ during the ceremony.

The monument will now be lit ever year between Lennon’s birthday and the anniversary of his death on December 8th, reports the BBC.

Speaking at the unveiling Starr said: "We're all here for Johnny's birthday and the big light, I love the light."

Ono – who designed the tower forty yeas ago - said that she considered herself “very fortunate to see the dream my husband and I dreamt together become reality." 

To see our tribute gallery to Lennon, CLICK HERE.
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  • And the widow Lennon continues to bask in his glory. Did she sell CDs?

    ~ by Vendango 10/11/2007 Report

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  • John, you are all loved and sadly missed, we all miss you, Happy Birthday for Tuesday, god bless

    ~ by Chris Goforth, Doncaster, England 10/11/2007 Report

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  • John, you were the one who imagined it all.

    ~ by Steve Quigley, USA 10/13/2007 Report

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  • imagine-all we need is love. so naive but so very true. thank you john and the other 3 for all the happiness you gave the world.

    ~ by kate 10/19/2007 Report

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