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English musician, singer-songwriter, and peace activist who co-founded the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in history, and later had a groundbreaking solo career.Formed the Beatles in 1960; revolutionized pop music with innovative songwriting; pursued solo career after 1970 breakup; became global peace activist; released iconic album 'Imagine' (1971); fatally shot in New York City at age 40....