I was looking for a name like the Crickets that meant two things, and from crickets I got to beetles. And I changed [to] B E A because … B E E T L E … - John Lennon

" "
Engraved portrait of John Lennon, facing left

I was looking for a name like the Crickets that meant two things, and from crickets I got to beetles. And I changed [to] B E A because … B E E T L E S didn't mean two things, so I changed … the E to an A. And it meant two things then. … When you said it, people thought of crawly things; and when you read it, it was beat music.

English
Collect this quote

About John Lennon

John Winston Ono Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980), born John Winston Lennon, was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, political activist and founding member of The Beatles. His second wife was Yoko Ono. He was murdered in 1980.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Tony Barnard, Los Angeles Times (CC BY)

Also Known As

Pen Names: Dr. Winston O’Boogie
Birth Name: John Winston Lennon
Native Name: John Winston Ono Lennon
Alternative Names: John Ono Lennon

Share this quote as an image

Customize card

Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by John Lennon

Loading...