Who photographed John Lennon in his final weeks?

Photographer Allan Tannenbaum documented John Lennon in the final weeks of his life, capturing exclusive images.

What was John Lennon doing before his death?

Before his death, John Lennon was emerging from seclusion with Yoko Ono to promote their album 'Double Fantasy'.

Where did Allan Tannenbaum take photos of John Lennon?

Allan Tannenbaum photographed John Lennon at rehearsals, in Central Park, at their home, and during a video shoot in SoHo.

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Lennon's final days captured by unseen lens

8 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Photographer met John Lennon during his last public performance rehearsals.
Exclusive photos captured Lennon and Yoko Ono during Double Fantasy promotion.
The photographer documented Lennon's final days before his tragic death.

Lennon's final days captured by unseen lens

Photographer Allan Tannenbaum recounts his unique experiences documenting John Lennon during the musician's final weeks.

Tannenbaum's first encounter was in 1975, capturing Lennon's performance and rehearsal for 'A Salute to Sir Lew Grade,' which marked Lennon's last public appearance. This initial meeting set the stage for future collaborations.

Five years later, Tannenbaum reconnected with Lennon and Yoko Ono as they emerged from seclusion to promote their album 'Double Fantasy.' He secured an exclusive portrait shoot with Ono and later photographed the couple during candid moments in Central Park and at their home, creating iconic images.