Watch John Lennon: Timeless Portrait (1970) : Full Movie Online Free One of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of rock 'n' roll, John Lennon rose to worldwide acclaim in the early 1960s with the Beatles. When the band broke up after 10 years together, Lennon recorded several influential albums with his wife, Yoko Ono. His life cut short by a deranged fan in 1981, Lennon and his genius still endure, and this fascinating documentary sketch pays tribute to his lasting musical legacy.