John Lennon: A vision for a more peaceful world Through his music and his political ideology, John Lennon influenced an entire generation to gain a new perspective of the meaning of peace. Despite his well known image as a Beatle, Lennon stepped outside of his comfort zone and became a peace activist all whilst spreading the word of love and peace through his music. He used his stardom to protest against warfare and the use of violence as a means for an end. He went against societal norms and conduct to fight for what he believed was not only just but morally acceptable. John Winston Lennon was born October 9th 1940, born in Liverpool, England. He was born admits the tragedy that was WWII, although he was too young to recollect the events that occurred in those early stages of his life, it influenced what he was going to do in the later stages of his life. As he grew older Lennon began to take a political notice of the world around him. This was a controversial move on his part due to the fact of the idea of nationalism that surrounded him when he began to become more involved with politics in the U.S. in the 60s. He was an iconic figurehead for the peace …show more content…
“You say you’ll change the constitution, Well, you know we’d all love to change your head. You tell me it’s the institution, well, you know you better free your mind instead.” This snapshot is one of the many examples of how John Lennon used his music to promote his vision of s more peaceful and simpler life style. He knowingly attacks the constitution which rightfully so, upset the older American citizens that just came out of fighting in WWII. A lot of parents disapproved their children listing to music like this, because they believed that it was anti- nationalistic and prompted not a hatred for America but moreover an acceptance of drugs, sex and