John Lennon was mindlessly murdered on 8th December 1980. But how did the rest of The Beatles react to the loss of their former band mate?

How The Beatles reacted to news of John Lennon's murder

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John Lennon was disappointed by the outcome of his 1971 Christmas single 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'.

Why John Lennon was disappointed with the outcome of 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'

John Lennon - murder by Mark David Chapman

John Lennon's shocking murder explored in new TV documentary – watch the trailer

The Beatles - Penny Lane

Penny Lane road sign returned after 47 years after drunk Beatles fans stole it

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There's a "magical" backstory behind the vinyl artwork for The Beatles' final single 'Now and Then', according to Olivia Harrison.

George Harrison's widow Olivia shares "magical" backstory for The Beatles' 'Now and Then' artwork

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The Beatles - Abbey Road Christmas Jumper

You can now buy an official Beatles Abbey Road Christmas jumper

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Caroline Buckman lost her battle to breast cancer in March 2023 at the age of 48, without knowing she played on The Beatles' final ever song.

Musician sadly died before she knew she played on The Beatles' final song 'Now and Then'

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Which of The Beatles' albums do you think is their best?

The Beatles' best albums, ranked

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'Now and Then': Giles Martin reveals why he sampled old Beatles hits on their last ever song

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Looking back at the early years of The Beatles, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney revealed they didn't expect the band to last.

Ringo Starr says he and Paul McCartney first thought The Beatles wouldn't "last a week"

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Watch The Beatles' emotional 'Now and Then' music video by Peter Jackson

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The Beatles - Free As A Bird and Real Love

'Free as a Bird' and 'Real Love': The story of the previous "new" Beatles songs

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The Beatles - listen to final song Now and Then

The Beatles release 'Now and Then': Listen to the final song from the Fab Four

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The Beatles - Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song short film

Beatles: Watch the beautiful short film about the last song 'Now and Then'

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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr may be back with a new Beatles song

New Beatles song 'Now and Then': The 'final' Beatles track with John Lennon explained

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The Beatles announce their last ever song

The Beatles announce release of 'last song' Now and Then and reissued Red and Blue albums

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Despite their post-Beatles animosity, Paul McCartney and John Lennon eventually reconciled before John's shocking murder.

Paul McCartney admits he's "very glad" he reconciled with John Lennon before his tragic death

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Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles

Hear Jimi Hendrix's unearthed Hollywood cover of 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'

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