John Lennon was killed thirty years ago today (December 8) and music fans across the globe are marking the day at a host of events.
As part of our ongoing tribute to the former Beatles star, Gigwise has rounded a selection of artists Lennon and the Fab Four influenced.
From bands like Oasis to the not so obvious solo artists like Sir Elton John, this is a definitive look at the impact Lennon's songs have made on the musical landscape.
So far today we've already taken a look at some of Lennon's finest quotes – take a look at our John Lennon Quotes now. Stay tuned for more coverage of this tragic day on Gigwise
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Oasis - Arguably the band most indebted to the Fab Four, Oasis’s Lennon influences run from their music to their stage set-up (former drummer Zac Starkey is the son of The Beatles’ Ringo Star). In a recent interview, Noel Gallagher said the Liverpool band influenced “more now than when I was a kid”.
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