An icon - her life and her legacy 'John Lennon held on to the vision of a better world throughout his life. His songs have shown what pop music can do. More than just an idol of his generation, he changed pop music forever.' December 8, 1980 was a deep turning point for many: John Lennon was shot dead in New York. The former Beatle, who had just come out of the studio and continued his solo career with hits like 'Imagine' and 'Give Peace a Chance', died next to his wife Yoko Ono. The world lost a self-confident and unique voice. Peter Wicke explores the career of the exceptional artist and his legacy. With 4-color illustrations and infographics.