I typically do not put ads or promote anything on this blog, because I only want to post things that I think are of interest to my blog viewers. Well---I guess I am breaking my own rules. Earlier this summer a very nice fan named Allison contacted me about a guest blog post for John Lennon sunglasses that she is the Outreach manager for the company selling them.
John's glasses are often a topic that is discussed around here and I am sure that a few of you would be interested in owning some of these glasses yourself. And because Allison has became a reader of this blog, I agreed to have for the first time in the history of MTBFR a guest blogger about the sunglasses in exchange for my link on her site.
It is almost ironic that when the Beatles started out, John was embarrassed to be seen wearing glasses but by the time the Beatles broke up, John's glasses became like a trademark of his. As a someone who has had to wear glasses since I was 7 years old, it was always very cool that John Lennon also wore them!
John Lennon – The
Legend Lives On
As a legend of rock and roll and a worldwide promoter of
peace, John Lennon’s legacy is one that continues to live on. When we recall
memories of John, it is kind of difficult to imagine his appearance without him
wearing his signature round spectacles. This every day accessory literally
became a part of his persona, and even after his death, his image is always
portrayed with those classic, iconic frames.
Round frames were always John’s first choice when it came to
eyewear – be it sunglasses or glasses. In fact, did you know that round frames
were originally referred to as “teashades” and were a popular choice among many
alternative artists in the 1960’s? Well, I guess it shouldn’t come as a big
surprise – if John Lennon was wearing them, then a lot of artists must’ve
wanted to share the same cool style!
If
you are curious about what brands and styles were John’s favorites, you can
read more about JohnLennon Sunglasses here.
I have been wearing glasses since I was 6 years old; I wore contact lenses for a few years until 1968, when I got my first pair of glasses like John's. I lived in London, so I got them through the National Health. John has no idea how he made the lives of people wearing glasses better by wearing them! We were no longer called four eyes or made fun of: wearing glasses was now fashionable... Thank you, John! And Sara, I think it's totally fine to have the ad for the sunglasses here, I don't think anyone will mind, I certainly didn't! I already have three pairs of glasses, but when I need new ones I will certainly consider one of those.
ReplyDeleteAnd it was Buddy Holly who made glasses cool for John to wear.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that, Jonathan, thank you for letting me know.
DeleteHi Lizzie
DeleteI bet that if you`d asked John to swap a pair of one of his many psychedelic sunglasses with you when you met him at Kenwood, he would have done. What do you think ?
I wouldn't have had the nerve to ask him...
DeleteFonzie did it too
ReplyDeleteLOL! I remember that episode, you just made me laugh out loud.
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