even tho you dont read this :o)
Dimebag Darrel - gone but not forgotten
doesnt seem like a year ago does it?
and finally
John Lennon
John Lennon was one of the most iconic men on the planet in the 1960s and 70s, revered by young people all over the globe.
His fiery wit and artistic vision was an inspiration to millions across the globe, as he provided a creative foil to Paul McCartney and forged an artistic and politically-active partnership with second wife Yoko Ono.
Lennon's death, shot by deranged fan Mark Chapman outside his Manhattan apartment building on 8 December 1980, caused a wave of mourning.
The Lennon legacy survived his death - buoyed by the posthumous re-release of his humanist anthem Imagine - and the continuing influence of The Beatles ensured Lennon's iconic position.
The BBC's Newsround website recently asked its readers if they had heard of Lennon, his music and his campaigning. One reader, Amatis, posted the message: "The world needs more people like John Lennon. And sadly no-one nowadays even comes close to filling his shoes."
Paul Rees, the editor of rock magazine Q, also believes Lennon's influence still resonates with young people today. "It's because he's one of the last of that generation of pop stars who stood up for what they believed in. That sort of rebellion people respect. Plus, with Lennon there's that tragic aspect," adds Mr Rees. "It's like he's been freeze-framed."
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