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Bobby F. · 09-12-2005, 04:03 PM

He sure seemed to have alot of anger in him for someone who preached about peace. I guess even the most extreme liberals think that violence does accomplish something. Hmmm. Imagine.

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First Wife Says Lennon Once Hit Her

Sep 11, 10:05 PM (ET)

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LONDON (AP) - John Lennon's first wife says the late Beatle had a violent temper and once hit her in a fit of jealousy, according to excerpts from a new book published in a newspaper Sunday.

Cynthia Lennon met John in the late 1950s in Liverpool, where they were both art students. They married in 1962 and had a son, Julian, before divorcing in 1968.

Cynthia Lennon writes in "John," that he was prone to violent tantrums, according to an excerpt published in The Sunday Times, which is serializing the book. "I could put up with his outbursts, the jealousy and possessiveness but not the violence," she writes.

In the excerpt published Sunday, Cynthia describes the only occasion when John struck her. She wrote that while they were at art college, John had become jealous after seeing her dance with his close friend Stuart Sutcliffe, one of the Beatles' early members.

"The next day at college he followed me to the girls' loos (toilets) in the basement. When I came out he was waiting with a dark look on his face. Before I could speak he raised his arm and hit me across the face, knocking my head into the pipes that ran down the wall behind me," Cynthia wrote.

She said he took three months to apologize for hitting her and ask her to go out with him again. "Although he was still verbally cutting and unkind, he was never again physically violent to me."

The book, published by The Crown Publishing Group, goes on sale in Britain on Sept. 27.

Number 9 Dream · 09-12-2005, 04:44 PM

Yeah, John Lennon was an extremely complex person-- he had no qualms about cheating on his wives or hitting them, yet he couldn't bear the thought of them leaving him, etc.

AKA · 09-12-2005, 06:56 PM

How is this news? John Lennon admitted he beat his first wife (and the man has been dead for 25 years), and expressed regret for it. In fact, one of his few submissions to the mostly McCartney-penned "Getting Better" is:

I used to be cruel to my woman
I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved
Man, I was mean but I'm changing my scene
And I'm doing the best that I can

Crapple · 09-12-2005, 07:05 PM

Yeah, this is hardly news. I mean jeez, Lennon admitted as much in interviews in the '70s.

Lennon was a tortured soul, which I think is one reason why he lobbied so hard for peace later on in his life. He didn't have much peace in his personal life so he was always searching for it. It makes sense.

I think we'd be surprised at how many famous people have committed youthful indiscretions such as this. At least he grew and moved on.

Hollow · 09-12-2005, 08:40 PM

LOL.

TJL · 09-12-2005, 09:23 PM

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She wrote that while they were at art college, John had become jealous after seeing her dance with his close friend Stuart Sutcliffe, one of the Beatles' early members.

So I guess that's why Stu's tenure with the fab four was short lived?

Cactus Jack · 09-12-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

So I guess that's why Stu's tenure with the fab four was short lived?

He died too

crystals · 09-12-2005, 10:04 PM

I'm not surprised at that. I've heard the song "Getting Better", too. I guess Lennon had a dark side to him that he didn't like to show to the public eye too much. Anyway, who cares? John passed on almost 25 years ago. We should give it a rest. The guy probably is going through instant karma right now in his present life, anyway for any bad past deeds and besides, who cares now?

AKA · 09-12-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

So I guess that's why Stu's tenure with the fab four was short lived?

No, it was really because he was an awful bass player.

Belair · 09-12-2005, 10:33 PM

Its the guys who we think are so wonderful that you gotta watch out for...

Bobby F. · 09-12-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

How is this news?

It's news to me.

Ireneparalegal · 09-12-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

How is this news? John Lennon admitted he beat his first wife (and the man has been dead for 25 years), and expressed regret for it. In fact, one of his few submissions to the mostly McCartney-penned "Getting Better" is:

I used to be cruel to my woman
I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved
Man, I was mean but I'm changing my scene
And I'm doing the best that I can

Man, this is SO OLD THIS NEWS. Come on. John admitted this a very long time ago. My God. I had an ex-husband who was violent. People can change their ways. I am proud of my ex for doing that. He can live a very PEACEFUL life and I feel proud that whomever he may be with doesn't have to go thru what I once went thru.
This is one of the reasons why I love John Lennon so much. Aside from the fact he WAS one hell of a writer and musician. He also fessed up to his wrongdoings. He owes no one an apology but his first wife. If he did, even if it was three years later, then better for him and her. The last thing a battered wife needs is a man to say they are sorry and NOT mean it. Sorry only means something if there is genuine sorrow and that person has intentions of never doing that (whatever they did) again. JOHN LENNON. May you rest in peace.

Ireneparalegal · 09-12-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA

How is this news? John Lennon admitted he beat his first wife (and the man has been dead for 25 years), and expressed regret for it. In fact, one of his few submissions to the mostly McCartney-penned "Getting Better" is:

I used to be cruel to my woman
I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved
Man, I was mean but I'm changing my scene
And I'm doing the best that I can

ABlairican Pie · 09-13-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby F.

He sure seemed to have alot of anger in him for someone who preached about peace. I guess even the most extreme liberals think that violence does accomplish something. Hmmm. Imagine.

Yep, politics had to creep into it somewhere.

No, John Lennon was not a perfect person. He knew that, and he probably wasn't so tickled that he was idolized as such. But how does that keep him from being appreciated as a great artist?? Must every musician be evaluated
by their ideological stance in order to appreciated? Are "liberals" in capable of singing about truth in their songs?

Ireneparalegal · 09-13-2005, 12:42 AM

Yep, politics had to creep into it somewhere.

You make me laugh Captain...WITH THE TRUTH!!!! Right on!!!!

09-12-2005, 04:03 PM	#1
Bobby F. Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 3,818	First wife ways Lennon once hit her! He sure seemed to have alot of anger in him for someone who preached about peace. I guess even the most extreme liberals think that violence does accomplish something. Hmmm. Imagine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Wife Says Lennon Once Hit Her Sep 11, 10:05 PM (ET) (AP) John Lennon arrives at The Hit Factory, a recording studio in New York City in this Aug. 22, 1980... Full Image LONDON (AP) - John Lennon's first wife says the late Beatle had a violent temper and once hit her in a fit of jealousy, according to excerpts from a new book published in a newspaper Sunday. Cynthia Lennon met John in the late 1950s in Liverpool, where they were both art students. They married in 1962 and had a son, Julian, before divorcing in 1968. Cynthia Lennon writes in "John," that he was prone to violent tantrums, according to an excerpt published in The Sunday Times, which is serializing the book. "I could put up with his outbursts, the jealousy and possessiveness but not the violence," she writes. In the excerpt published Sunday, Cynthia describes the only occasion when John struck her. She wrote that while they were at art college, John had become jealous after seeing her dance with his close friend Stuart Sutcliffe, one of the Beatles' early members. "The next day at college he followed me to the girls' loos (toilets) in the basement. When I came out he was waiting with a dark look on his face. Before I could speak he raised his arm and hit me across the face, knocking my head into the pipes that ran down the wall behind me," Cynthia wrote. She said he took three months to apologize for hitting her and ask her to go out with him again. "Although he was still verbally cutting and unkind, he was never again physically violent to me." The book, published by The Crown Publishing Group, goes on sale in Britain on Sept. 27.

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09-12-2005, 10:04 PM	#8
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	I'm not surprised at that. I've heard the song "Getting Better", too. I guess Lennon had a dark side to him that he didn't like to show to the public eye too much. Anyway, who cares? John passed on almost 25 years ago. We should give it a rest. The guy probably is going through instant karma right now in his present life, anyway for any bad past deeds and besides, who cares now?
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AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	How is this news? John Lennon admitted he beat his first wife (and the man has been dead for 25 years), and expressed regret for it. In fact, one of his few submissions to the mostly McCartney-penned "Getting Better" is: I used to be cruel to my woman I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved Man, I was mean but I'm changing my scene And I'm doing the best that I can

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Yep, politics had to creep into it somewhere. You make me laugh Captain...WITH THE TRUTH!!!! Right on!!!!