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Lennon's Sons: Julian & Sean Carry On Legacy
2 Sep
Summary
- Julian Lennon legally changed his name to avoid confusion with his father.
- Both Julian and Sean Lennon are successful musicians following in their father's footsteps.
- Sean Lennon and partner welcomed their first child in September 2026.
John Lennon's two sons, Julian and Sean, are keeping his musical legacy alive. Julian Charles John Lennon, 63, born in Liverpool, England, legally changed his name in 2020 to distinguish himself from his famous father, citing travel and security concerns. He has since released seven studio albums, including 2022's 'Jude,' and also pursues filmmaking and photography.
Sean Taro Ono Lennon, 50, born in New York City, is also a prolific musician, with multiple solo albums and projects with his mother, Yoko Ono, and his band, the Claypool Lennon Delirium. He and his long-term partner, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, welcomed their first child, a son named Aurelius, in September 2026.
Both brothers share a strong bond, often reflecting on their father's life and music. Julian found renewed appreciation for his father after watching the 2021 documentary series 'The Beatles: Get Back.' Sean learned to play his father's songs on guitar to process his loss, feeling it connected him to John Lennon.
In a May 2026 update, Julian shared he is managing coronary heart disease and pre-diabetes. Sean hosted a BBC Radio special in 2020 commemorating what would have been his father's 80th birthday, featuring conversations with other music icons.
