Ever read a list of "people who changed the world?" You'll find a lot of influential names--spiritual leaders, scientists, inventors, politicians--people whose lives, for better or worse, had significant and lasting effects on cultures and society. On lists of folks who changed the world for better, you'll find some from the arts. What vision, to be remembered by history along side figures such as Albert Einstein and Ghandi. I assure you, very few rock stars are on these lists. The shining jewel of influential rock stars, in many eyes, is John Lennon. Cream of the crop, bees-knees, cats pajamas, or "toppermost of the poppermost" (a phrase he coined in the 1960s), Lennon's catalog of music, along side his outspoken activism, has had lasting effect on so many aspects of world-wide society, including pop culture, spiritualism, politics, and of course, music. The music of John Lennon has caused intense reactions, ever since the days of screaming throngs of fans descended upon airports. It may have all started with catchy, infectious hooks such as, "yeah, yeah, yeah," (She Loves You, 1964), but the hooks like, "All You Need is Love," "Give Peace a Chance," and "...imagine all the people..." are only a few examples of Lennon's catalog and its powerful influence. The world needed it and the world wanted it in the 1960s, and we still do, well into the 21st century. On December 7th, 2025, a collection of artists and performers from the Greater Cleveland Area gather at the Beachland Ballroom to honor John Lennon's legacy by performing songs in his memory during the John Lennon Remembered Concert. The brain-child of Kendall Stauffer, the John Lennon Remembered Concert has run annually for many seasons. The Beachland is delighted to bring this event back.

Performers include: Kendall Stauffer, SATO, Robin Stratton, Colette Gschwind, Brian Henke, Mark Teifenbach, The Sidemen, Twisted Vibes, Nick and Lori, Jason Weiner, The 2025 Jam Band, Angelle Sheridan, Anita Keys and more!

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