The November 1980 release of John Lennon's album "Double Fantasy" seems an impressive feat for a new label, but at the time Lennon stated that Geffen was the only one with enough confidence in him to agree to a deal without hearing the record first. Yoko Ono, Lennon's wife and partner, stated that Geffen was the only label head to pay attention to her. In December 1980, Lennon was murdered and "Double Fantasy" became a massive seller. Over the years Geffen Records/DGC has releasing recordings by the likes of Olivia Newton-John, Asia,