Sean Ono Lennon on the legacy of John & Yoko

Sean Ono Lennon, musician and son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, discussed his responsibility to promote his parents' musical legacy during a recent conversation with Anthony Mason, highlighting new projects including an Oscar-winning animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' and the HBO documentary 'One to One: John & Yoko,' which contains previously unheard material. Despite the timeless nature of The Beatles' music and his parents' individual works, Sean expressed a personal duty to ensure their message continues to resonate with new generations, emphasizing the enduring power of their artistic and social statements. The animated short, which recently won an Academy Award, brings fresh visual interpretation to the iconic Christmas song that has become an annual anthem for peace, while the documentary offers unprecedented access to private moments and creative processes that even Sean had not previously encountered, providing new insights into the artistic partnership that defined a generation.