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John Lennon was given a harmonica by his uncle George when he was a child, and after his uncle's death began to teach himself. Having played harmonica through early Beatles gigs, John developed his technique in 1962 when The Beatles were on tour with Bruce Channel, and Bruce's harmonica player Delbert McClinton's gave John some tips which influenced John's playing on the Beatles' debut single 'Love Me Do'.
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What did john Lennon play on the beatles?
Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, bass, tambourine, banjo, organ
What tips did Delbert McClinton give John Lennon on how to play harmonica?
Delbert said, "Just blow, son. You're good at that".
What instrument did John Lennon play for HIS band?
the trombone
How many instruments did John Lennon play?
John Lennon played 9 instruments. He sang, played the guitar, played the piano, played the harmonica, the harmonium, the electric organ, the slide guitar, and a six string bass. The first instrument he ever learnt was the banjo.
How long did john Lennon play the guitur?
most of his life.
