Sean Ono Lennon, the son of legendary musician John Lennon and artist Yoko Ono, has taken on an important role in recent years. He is now helping protect and carry forward the work his parents created during their iconic careers. With Yoko Ono now 92 years old and retired from public life, Sean has stepped up to continue the responsibility she held for decades.
In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Sean spoke openly about what this role means to him. He explained that while he sees himself as a caretaker of his parents’ work, he also believes the world shares this responsibility. According to Sean, John Lennon’s music and the message behind it belong to everyone. Still, he feels a personal duty to make sure that younger generations don’t forget about The Beatles, John Lennon, or Yoko Ono.
Sean admitted something that surprised many fans. He said that for the first time in his life, he worries that his father’s work could one day be forgotten. In the past, this thought never crossed his mind. The Beatles are often described as the most influential band in music history, so forgetting them may seem impossible. But Sean believes that without effort and care, even the most important art can slowly fade from public memory.
This fear is one of the reasons Sean is so committed to preserving his parents’ legacy. He explained that his parents gave him so much in life — love, guidance, and creativity — and supporting their work feels like the least he can do in return. For him, this mission is deeply personal. It is not about fame or money, but about respect and gratitude.
When talking about the legacy of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean described it as being rooted in “peace and love.” However, he made it clear that it goes beyond simple words. Their message was also about activism — standing up for peace, equality, and justice — but doing it with humor, creativity, and compassion. John and Yoko believed that serious messages could still be shared in a loving and human way.
Sean also shared an update on his mother, Yoko Ono. He reassured fans that she is doing well, though she has naturally slowed down due to her age. Since she has stepped away from public work, Sean now feels added pressure to live up to the high standards she set. Yoko was always very careful and thoughtful in how she managed John Lennon’s music and The Beatles’ legacy. Sean wants to honor that same level of care and respect.
Today, Sean Ono Lennon continues to work quietly but passionately behind the scenes. Whether through music projects, interviews, or creative storytelling, he is focused on making sure that the values, art, and message of his parents continue to reach new audiences. In a fast-moving world where trends change quickly, Sean’s efforts remind us that meaningful art deserves to be remembered, protected, and shared — not just for the past, but for the future too.