Sean Ono Lennon: John Lennon & Yoko Ono Legacy Caretaker
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Sean Ono Lennon on his music and legacy:
* Collaboration: Sean Lennon, James McCartney (Paul’s son), and Zak Starkey (Ringo’s son) recently collaborated on a song, sparking interest in a potential “Children of the Beatles” project. However, Lennon feels a performance together would be “ridiculous” and emphasizes their collaboration stems from genuine friendship, not fulfilling expectations.
* preserving the Legacy: He feels a strong duty to protect and promote the Beatles’ and John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s music as something valuable for the world.
* Taking on Responsibilities: He’s stepping up to handle responsibilities previously held by his mother, Yoko Ono, regarding his father’s and the Beatles’ work. He feels pressure to live up to her high standards.
Yoko Ono’s Influence:
* Independent Spirit: Yoko Ono is described as fiercely independent and singular in her approach.
* Writing Partnership: John Lennon hoped Yoko would be a writing partner, but she declined, a fact Lennon finds amusing.he believes this is part of why John was attracted to her.
* Current Health: Yoko is 92 and retired, having slowed down considerably.
Other Points:
* The article includes an embedded YouTube video of The Claypool lennon Delirium performing “Blood and Rockets.”
* A link is provided to an extended video interview with sean Ono Lennon on CBS News.