6 Biggest Beatles Mysteries
5. John Lennon's Creepy Association With The Number 9
Throughout John Lennon's tragically short life there remained a few constants: he expressed himself through his art, he allied himself with strong women, and he had a strange relationship with the number nine.
Let's go right back to the start of Lennon's life. He was born on 9 October 1940, with his first home being number 9 Newcastle Road.
The coincidences would continue as John began his burgeoning music career: on 9 February 1961, The Beatles would make the first of their 292 appearances at the Cavern Club in Liverpool. Then exactly nine months later on 9 November 1961, future Beatles manager Brian Epstein would see the group live for the first time. The group would go on to sign their deal with record label EMI on 9 May 1962 and made their debut in the US on the Ed Sullivan Show 19 months later on 9 February 1964.
Lennon was completely aware of the many coincidences involving the number and would incorporate its significance in his life into his music. The Beatles' eponymous 'White Album' would mark the ninth studio release in the UK and included the divisively abstract avant-garde composition Revolution 9 as its 29th track.
The final coincidence relating to the number nine in Lennon's life was a tragically fatal one. After he was shot by Mark David Chapman he was rushed to Roosevelt Hosptial on 9th Avenue, Manhattan and announced dead on arrival.