Sean Lennon: “I wish young people wouldn’t forget the Beatles”

Passing down the memory. For some it is important, for others a duty, for others still a reason for living: as for Sean Ono Lennonmusician and producer born in 1975 from the legendary John Lennon and by the avant-garde artist Yoko Ono. Lennon junior takes his role as witness and caretaker very seriously. In recent years he has taken over from his mother, now 92, in protecting the material the couple and The Beatles have achieved in their careers.

Earlier this year he helped produce “The Beatles Anthology,” a remastered version of a 1995 documentary series, expanding it from eight to nine episodes. He also oversaw the production of the “Mind Games” reissue box set (an album originally released during what he described as a “really terrifying” time for his parents) and the documentary film “One To One: John & Yoko.”

He spoke about that responsibility in a new interview on CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” where he said that “obviously the whole world is a custodian of this legacy as well, I would say,” then added, “I’m just doing my best to make sure that the younger generation doesn’t forget the Beatles and John and Yoko. That’s how I see it.”

He was then asked if he fears that one day the material of his father may be forgottenand he admitted, “Forget it? Actually, yes. And that’s never happened to me before.” Here’s why he chose to work on these projects (and more): “My parents have given me so much that I think it’s the least I can do to try to pass on their legacy throughout my life. I feel like I owe it to them. It’s a personal thing.”

Ono Lennon later said that he sees their legacy as “peace and love”, but “it’s not just about that. It’s an attitude towards activism that expresses itself with humor and love”.