Latest News About John Lennon The Last Interview

Updated 2026-06-18 14:48

John Lennon's last major interview took place on December 5-8, 1980, at his Upper West Side apartment and later at the Record Plant. He sat down with Rolling Stone editor Jon Cott for over nine hours, discussing a range of topics. The lengthy interview covered various aspects of Lennon's life, including his music, politics, and personal experiences. It was a thought-provoking conversation that provided a glimpse into the mind of the legendary musician. Just three nights after this interview, John Lennon was tragically killed on his way back from a recording session at the Dakota building in New York City.

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John Lennon's last interview, December 8, 1980 | Beatles Archive

John Lennon’s last interview, taken on December 8, 1980 just few hours before his murder. John and Yoke were interviewed by Dave Sholin and Laurie Kaye. John had just finished a photo session with Annie Leibovitz for Rolling Stone magazine.

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