[newsImage]101610_johnlennonq-interview-small.jpg[/newsImage]As we posted earlier this week, Q Magazine's cover story for their latest issue is for the 70th birthday of John Lennon. Billie Joe did a short interview with Q answering a few questions about John's life.
Q Mag: When did you first become aware of John Lennon?
Billie Joe: I heard The Beatles when I was six years old or something. I remember when he died there was a moment of silence on the radio while my sisters were getting ready for school, feathering their hair back like Farrah Fawcett.
Q Mag: Without John Lennon, I wouldn't have...
Billie Joe: ...known what true honesty in music is.
Q Mag: Sum up John Lennon in one sentence...
Billie Joe: He covered every aspect of love

Click on the image to the right to read the full scan. This issue of Q is now available to buy at your local news stands or online by clicking here.

Thanks to stuart_and_the_ave for posting the scan on the forum.
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