Alfred "Alf" Lennon (14 December 1912 – 1 April 1976) was the father of English musician John Lennon. He spent many years in an orphanage—with his sister, Edith—after his father died. Alf was known as being very witty and musical throughout his life, he sang and played the banjo. Although always known as Alf by his family, he later released a record as Freddie Lennon, and was quoted in newspapers under that name. Alf and Julia Stanley married in 1938. Read more on Last.fm