Bob Tarlau’s news report from this day 42 years ago

Today marks 42 years since John Lennon was killed.

When the news broke in 1980, 3AW Breakfast’s long-time US correspondent, Bob Tarlau, was on the story.

Press PLAY below to hear his 1980 report

Image (Lennon): Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images