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John Lennon - From Buddy Holly Wannabe to Legend

For Helen Anderson, a lifelong friend of John Lennon and designer of some of his iconic appearances, John Lennon and Buddy Holly were initially linked. When Anderson met Lennon as a sprightly 17-year-old at Liverpool College of Art, it was Buddy Holly that John Lennon was seemingly taking aesthetic inspiration from u2013 though it was another pop sensation that sparked the meeting of these two creative minds.

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John Lennon - From Buddy Holly Wannabe to Legend

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  1. John Lennon - From BuddyHolly Wannabe toLegend

  2. Every Beatles fan will have a favorite incarnation of John Lennon's public persona. For some, it will always be the fresh-faced, mop-topped cheeky chap of the 60s. Others prefer the edgier image that came with the peak of Beatlemania. Many will always associate Lennon with his sage, long-haired look during the Sergeant Pepperyears. For Helen Anderson, a lifelong friend of John Lennon and designer of some of his iconic appearances, John Lennon and Buddy Hollywere initially linked. When Anderson met Lennon as a sprightly 17-year-old at Liverpool College of Art, it was Buddy Holly that John Lennon was seemingly taking aesthetic inspiration from – though it was another pop sensation that sparked the meeting of these two creativeminds. Helen Anderson met Lennon when he asked if she was "the bird that drew Lonnie Donegan." This was a reference to Anderson's artwork, which included a commissioned portrait of the King of Skiffle featured in the national press. A firm fan of Donegan, Lennon noted this and paid attention to the artist who had successfully captured hislikeness.

  3. Helen Anderson always knew that John Lennon was potentially something special, though even she would admit to having no idea just how famous The Beatles would become. However, when she first laid eyes on a spotty teenage John Lennon, Buddy Holly came to mind. Lennon was sporting square glasses commonly associated with Holly and greased back hair in a Teddy Boyfashion. Whether sported by John Lennon or Buddy Holly, the look was popular in 1959. Of course, Lennon would change his appearance in short order. Who can say if he, and The Beatles, would not have enjoyed the same success if that wasn't the case? All the same, John Lennon's Buddy Holly era has been immortalised by HelenAnderson. Ever keen to practice her craft, Anderson sketched John Lennon in his Buddy Holly glasses and hair. It was warts and all portrait, including a dose of teenage acne, acting as a reminder that even the legendary JohnLennon

  4. was once an awkward teenager, just like you and I. The sketch is now immortalized in the My Buddy John range ofclothing. Just like John Lennon, Buddy Holly died tragically young. Thankfully, John Lennon and Buddy Holly both left behind an evergreen legacy of wonderful music. Lennon's look may have evolved over time, but his Holly-aping era will remain part of his unique charm and personaljourney. Source: https://www.fuzia.com/article_detail/304081/john-lennon-from-buddy-holly-wa nnabe-to-legend https://www.helenandersondesigns.com/

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