Alongside John Lennon conspiracy theories, in the United States in recent times, conspiracy theories have recently become more widely accepted by larger segments of the population. As to the reasons why, we can only guess. Some conspiracy theories like the theory behind the John F. Kennedy assassination and the belief that there was more than one shooter at Dealey Plaza back in 1963 have held their fascination with the American public as literally thousands of books have advocated the viewpoint that the President was the victim of an organized plot. In fact, even in research surveys, that viewpoint is evidently still held by a majority of Americans.
When John Lennon was shot in 1980 as he was beginning his return to actively recording again, it has been speculated that because of his political activities in the late ’60s and the early ’70s that he might once again be perceived as a threat by some of the politicians that held power and would be fearful of a man that was popular and might speak out against them. Nixon and his administration had feared John Lennon and his ability to express often socially radical viewpoints to the mainstream audience. The Nixon administration had the FBI follow him and kept an intensive file about John and his activities.
When John was shot in 1980 a number of books that speculate about a so-called conspiracy involving John’s assassination sprang up. The purpose of this post is not to endorse those viewpoints or even to lend credibility to them.
I am a skeptic about all of this, but I am also a bit fearful if any of this has a ring of truth. For example, what would it mean to eventually find out that indeed there was a 2nd shooter at the Grassy Knoll in 1963. Finding out that it was the truth would be much more frightening than the history book explanation of the event for so many reasons!
Regardless about your own beliefs about any so-called conspiracy theory, one thing I hope we could all agree on. Conclusions about the validity of these theories should be based on reliable evidence that disputes or may verify the theory.
Too many times, conspiracy theorists accept only the information that supports or backs up the theory, and they ignore information that may dispute it! That concept is called selective perception!
The purpose of this blog post is to show you some of the book titles that have explored the conspiracy theories surrounding John Lennon!
Most people do not enjoy investigating this subject matter in books because it is too painful for them to deal with.
A FEW JOHN LENNON CONSPIRACY BOOKS
A mammoth 544-page book exploring the Lennon assassination and the FBI’s war on or distaste for rock stars by Salvador Astucia. Published in April 2004 Published by Ravening Wolf Publishing Company
Rethinking John Lennon’s Assassination: Sal Vador Astucia: 9780974488219: Amazon.com: Books
It appears that this book may now be out-of-print!
Back cover of the book:
A 2-volume set exploring the subject by David Whelan
AMAZON US:
Mind Games: The Assassination of John Lennon: Whelan, David: 9798866748273: Amazon.com: Books
AMAZON UK:
Mind Games: The Assassination of John Lennon: Amazon.co.uk: Whelan, David: 9798866748273: Books
Back cover of the book:
2nd Volume
AMAZON US:
The Hidden Story Behind the Assassination of John Lennon – NEWSPASTE Podcast Replay – YouTube
David Whelan – The Killing of John Lennon (3 Hours)
Back cover of the book:
Fenton Bressler’s book:
AMAZON US:
Who Killed John Lennon?: Bresler, Fenton: 9780312034528: Amazon.com: Books
AMAZON UK:
Who Killed John Lennon?: Amazon.co.uk: Bresler, Fenton: 9780312034528: Books
The Lennon Prophecy by Joseph Niezgoda
Rob McConnell Interviews – JOSEPH NIEZGODA – The John Lennon Prophecy
Phil Strongman’s Lennon’s assassination book:
AMAZON US:
John Lennon: Life, Times and Assassination: Phil Strongman: 9781904438946: Amazon.com: Books
AMAZON UK:
John Lennon: Life, Times and Assassination: Amazon.co.uk: Strongman, Phil: 9781904438946: Books
Lennon Murder Conspiracy Open Thread – Hey Dullblog, the Beatles fan blog
The Murder of John Lennon | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
Shocking Facts About John Lennon’s Death
More:
Episode 35 The John Lennon Assassination (‘Those Conspiracy Guys’ swapcast)
Don’t shoot the messenger – the blog poster – for presenting this material. These are the views of the authors of these books.
Just making you aware of some of the books that have attempted to explore another conspiracy theory!
Be healthy and be happy!
Buzz
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This is a great roundup of resources relating to John’s murder. I did not know that Whelan put out a Part 2 to “Mind Games” so I will have to get that one. I have not read the first one yet just because I know I need “quiet time” that will allow me to process it. I am sure it will be shocking. I do have the Fenton Bresler book and read that cover to cover, many years ago.
I did a lengthy and in-depth article many years ago about the Nixon issue, and “Gimme Some Truth” by Jon Wiener is a great book. The truth about what happened to John was jarring and upsetting. He knew he was being followed, and tapped. People thought he was paranoid but it was true. However, I have to say that “The U.S. vs John Lennon” movie was full of garbage.
Thank you for your article, there’s always more than meets the eye.