The gathered crowd could be heard singing some of Lennon’s iconic songs at the late musician’s memorial in Central Park.
Fans gathered at the Strawberry Fields memorial in New York’s Central Park on Wednesday to pay respect to John Lennon on the 41st anniversary of the singer’s death. Strawberry Fields, a 2.5 acre landscaped section in the park, was dedicated to Lennon in 1985 by his widow Yoko Ono and is named after one of The Beatles’ most iconic songs. Fans can often be found placing candles and flowers on a tiled mosaic that serves as the memorial’s centerpiece. Gatherings are especially commonplace both on the anniversary of Lennon’s death, December 8, and on his birthday, October 9. Small crowds formed throughout the day in tribute to the slain musical icon. Many people could be seen with musical instruments like drums and guitars, and singing eventually broke out. One short clip posted on Twitter by Washington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan showed a group of fans surrounding the mosaic. The fans, many of whom appeared to be wearing masks, could be heard singing The Beatles classic “I Should Have Known Better.
