Lennon Fans Flock to the Dakota, Strawberry Fields

Today the tourists have been taking a break from Times Square and mingling with local John Lennon fans to pay tribute to the musician. 28 years ago today he was killed in front of his home at The Dakota (where his wife Yoko Ono still lives), and now the spot has become one of the New York City landmarks in which to remember the former Beatle.

Earlier today there were some tourists overheard asking the doorman about the exact location of the murder, and were then seen posing in front of the location...which is a bit grim, if not gauche. Meanwhile, Strawberry Fields was packed as usual, with fans belting out Beatles tunes; and over in Japan, Yoko Ono is holding a memorial concert.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on December 8, 2008 4:18 PM

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Rob T Firefly

Lennon's alive and well and living in Pepperland.

amygee

Not only do I think it's sick and weird to take a picture where the man was shot, I just happened to be walking past this weekend when I witnessed some jacka$$ taking a photo laying on the ground in a death pose. If that isn't tasteless and classless, I don't know what is.

nycnewsjunkie

It's just like the damn tourists down at the WTC.

Lets get a family photo of all of us at the spot where almost 2800 people died oh, and don't forget to smile too.

REALITY CHECK

Okay, here's a tasteless joke that will make me and all of you go to hell for reading it:

Q: What did Yoko say after she heard John was shot? A: Ono.