Is Johns career really that great? No doubt he is fondly remembered by many. But when you think of musical icons, you think of Elvis, Johnny Cash, The Beatles(which John was a part of of course), but as a solo guy I don't think most people consider him great.
I think you'll find the worst people who hold Lennon up as an icon, are fellow musicians.
To be honest though, as much as I like him, I dont believe Cash is considered that much of a legend outside the USA.
Lennon is in that category of musicians who died (relatively) young, so it automatically makes them more hip and trendy to worship.
Regardless of their talent, guys like Lennon, Marley, Hendrix, Morrison & Cobain etc, probably gained more of an iconic status & hero worship after they died.
In some cases its justified, in others not so.
Lennon in my opinion, was overrated, but thats probably because I prefer the more commercial music of McCartney, but everyone is different I guess!
