Sean Ono Lennon discusses the 'burdens' of being John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son

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Sean Ono Lennon discusses the 'burdens' of being John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son

Sean Ono Lennon, the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, has spoken out about the 'burden' of being the custodian of his dad's music, but says he feels 'honoured'

ByEllie & HookEllie Hook

The Mirror US

FEB 15 2025

Sean Ono Lennon has opened up about his very famous parents  (Image: Getty))

Sean Ono Lennon, the son of music legends John Lennon and Yoko Ono, has openly embraced his status as a so-called 'Nepobaby'.

At the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 2, the 49-year-old musician shared his thoughts about his heritage and its impact on his career.

"In terms of balancing and being the custodian of [my dad's] music and my own music, it's not a burden. It's honestly a great privilege for me," Sean expressed during a press room interview.

He added, "I just feel so lucky that I get to do good by my dad, you know? " Reflecting on his father, who was tragically murdered in December 1980 when Sean was just five, he said, "It seems like a privilege, as his son, to be able to give back."

John Lennon and Yoko Ono at a press conference  (Image: Getty)

Sean continued, "He gave the world so much, and he gave me so much, and I just feel really honored to be able to do justice by him if I can."

Following in his parents' footsteps, Sean has released three solo albums and participated in various band projects.

At the Grammys, he triumphed with Simon Hilton, winning best boxed or special limited edition package for the expanded version of his father's third solo studio album, Mind Games. When asked about future plans, Sean hinted at more re-releases of his father's work.

"Simon and I are working on the One to One concert, which was John and Yoko's last concert in Madison Square Garden," he enthusiastically shared.

A young Sean with his late dad (Image: Getty)

He added: "We're working on repackaging that, remixing it, and we've got a whole film coming with it."

Sean further expressed his excitement about the August 1972 concert, saying, "It's super cool."

He continued, "They were all decked out in camouflage ... and they looked like wild radical leftists. It was really a cool show."