John’s mom, Julia, left him in a relative’s care for much of his childhood. They reunited when John was in his teens, but Julia was killed when he was 17. (Mark and Colleen Hayward / Getty Images)
John Lennon is held back from a photographer outside the Troubadour in March 1974 after being kicked out of the club along with Harry Nilsson, left. (Fotos International / Getty Images)
Robert Hilburn and country star Merle Haggard at the Country-Western concert at Anaheim Stadium in October, 1980. (George Rose / Los Angeles Times)
