He also exhibited raw talent as a visual artist and used his wit and humor to charm fans.
The event took place right outside of the home thatLennon shared with Onoand their five-year-old son, Sean.
Prior to the shooting, Lennon enjoyed a full day with a positive outlook.
“You’ve captured our relationship exactly,” Lennon said of the shoot.
Later, Lennon is interviewed by journalists from San Francisco’s RKO Radio.
Throughout the interview, Lennon advocates for peace and feminism.
Chapman meets a friend of Lennon’s and explains that he’s hoping to get an autograph.
The couple then headed back to their apartment at the Dakota ready to wind down for the evening.
The couple immediately becomes uncomfortable when their eyes meet those of the young man.
The musician then collapsed onto the ground while Ono ran for help.
“John’s been shot!”
she screamed in terror.
