The man who gunned down music legend, John Lennon, was denied parole again today. Mark David Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for his heinous crime he committed on December 8th, 1980. Up for parole again this week, the parole board feels that Champan sitting in prison still is best for society.
My how times have changed since I was kid. I recall putting a tooth under my pillow when I was young and the tooth fairy would leave me a quarter. Had I been one of the most influential musicians on the planet, I may have been able to pay off my college tuition with my chomper. Yesterday, one of John Lennon's teeth sold for $31,200.
October 19, 2011 Have you ever bought or put a bid on something strange? How about a human tooth? Well, if not, you will have the opportunity to real soon, as late Beatles member John Lennon's tooth will be put up auction. It is expected to sell for $16,000.
In December 1980, I was the evening DJ at former Portland, Me Rock station WYNZ-FM. It was a great gig at the time too. That particular night, December 8, was a Monday night which meant that I had a psychedelic super session scheduled for 10:50 PM
It was on this fateful December day in 1980 that one of musics biggest and most beloved icons had his life tragically taken away.
