Even before The Beatles went their separate ways in 1970, John Lennon had begun recording and releasing his own music.

Each of the Beatles was well acquainted with John Lennon’s vicious streak. Lennon had a temper and could be biting in his treatment of others. He could even be callous towards people he liked.

The Beatles were given the opportunity to record a song by John Lennon about his experiences with drugs and addiction, but they turned it down so he released it himself ...