Inside John Lennon’s Pockets: The Sentimental Keepsakes That Revealed the Heart Behind the Beatle

Unlike many rock stars who flaunted wealth, John Lennon’s pockets were often filled with surprisingly modest and meaningful items. According to close friends and assistants, Lennon usually carried a few essentials with him, and each told a story.

One constant was a pair of round, tinted glasses—even if he wasn’t wearing them, he liked to keep a backup pair nearby. He also often carried a pocket notebook to scribble lyrics, doodles, or sudden ideas. Some of these sketches later ended up in his published drawings and poetry collections. A small photograph of Yoko or Sean, folded carefully into his wallet, was often with him—especially in the 1970s.

In later years, Lennon also began carrying stones or small trinkets from his son Sean, like a marble or toy piece—items that meant nothing to others but were priceless to him. One of the most touching items he once showed a friend was a note written in Sean’s handwriting that simply said, “I love you, Dad.”

These weren’t just objects—they were symbols of the life Lennon had built after fame. A life where being a father, a partner, and a thinker mattered more than being a Beatle.