Sean Lennon facts for kids
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Sean Ono Lennon
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Ono Lennon in 2015
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| Birth name | Sean Taro Ono Lennon |
| Also known as | Tarō Ono (小野 太郎) |
| Born | 9 October 1975 New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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Sean Taro Ono Lennon (Japanese: 小野 太郎, Hepburn: Ono Tarō, born October 9, 1975) is a British-American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is the son of The Beatles member John Lennon and artist Yoko Ono.
Throughout his career, Sean has been a member of several bands, including Cibo Matto, the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, and the Claypool Lennon Delirium. He also performed with his parents' group, the Plastic Ono Band. As a solo artist, he has released three albums: Into the Sun (1998), Friendly Fire (2006), and Asterisms (2024). He has also produced albums for many other artists.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Sean Taro Ono Lennon was born in New York City on October 9, 1975, which was also his father's 35th birthday. His father was of English, Welsh, and Irish descent, and his mother is of Japanese descent. He has a half-brother, Julian Lennon, and a half-sister, Kyoko Chan Cox. The famous singer Elton John is his godfather.
After Sean was born, his father, John Lennon, took a break from music to be a stay-at-home dad. This ended when John was murdered in 1980. Sean was only five years old at the time.
Sean went to kindergarten in Tokyo, Japan. He later attended private schools in New York and a boarding school in Switzerland called Institut Le Rosey. He also studied at Columbia University for a short time before leaving to focus on his music career.
His musical journey started very early. At age five, he told a story on his mother's 1981 album, Season of Glass. As a teenager, he worked with his mother on her albums and co-wrote a song with musician Lenny Kravitz. He also appeared in Michael Jackson's 1988 film Moonwalker.
Music Career
First Bands and Solo Albums
In 1996, Sean joined the band Cibo Matto as a bass player. This led to him signing a record deal with Grand Royal Records, a label started by the Beastie Boys. Sean said he liked the label because they were interested in his music, not just his famous name.
His first solo album, Into the Sun, came out in 1998. The music video for the song "Home" was played often on MTV. After the album's release, he toured with Cibo Matto. He found it difficult when the media focused more on his family than his music.
After Grand Royal Records closed in 2001, Sean signed with Capitol Records. His second solo album, Friendly Fire, was released in 2006. The album was about love and betrayal and was dedicated to a friend who had passed away.
Collaborations and Bands
Sean has worked with many different artists and has been part of several successful bands.
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
In 2008, Sean and his partner, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, started a band called the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. They are often called The GOASTT for short. Their album Midnight Sun (2014) was named one of the top 50 albums of the year by Rolling Stone magazine. The band toured with famous acts like the Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, and Beck.
The Claypool Lennon Delirium
In 2015, Sean formed a band with Les Claypool, the lead singer of the band Primus. They called their group the Claypool Lennon Delirium. Their first album, Monolith of Phobos, was a success and reached the Top 10 on three Billboard charts. They released a second album, South of Reality, in 2019.
Working with Other Artists
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Besides his own bands, Sean has worked as a producer and musician for many other artists. He helped produce albums for his mother, Yoko Ono, and for bands like Fat White Family. He also co-wrote and sang on the song "Tomorrow Never Came" from Lana Del Rey's album Lust for Life.
In 2018, he collaborated with Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson on a cover of his parents' song "Happy Xmas (War is Over)". More recently, in 2024, he worked with James McCartney, the son of Paul McCartney, on a song called "Primrose Hill."
Activism and Beliefs
Sean has used his fame to support causes he believes in. From 1996 to 1999, he helped organize the Tibetan Freedom Concerts, which supported the independence of Tibet.
In 2012, he started a group called Artists Against Fracking. Fracking is a method of getting natural gas from the ground that some people believe is harmful to the environment. Many famous artists, including Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr, joined his campaign.
When asked about his beliefs, Sean has said he thinks science is the best way to find answers about the world. He also practices Transcendental Meditation, which he says is like an exercise that helps calm his brain.
Personal Life
Sean Ono Lennon has been in a relationship with model and musician Charlotte Kemp Muhl since 2007. They met at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. After they started dating, Sean discovered her musical talent, which led them to form their band, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. They write and record much of their music at their home studio in New York City.
Discography
Solo Albums
- Into the Sun (1998)
- Friendly Fire (2006)
- Asterisms (2024)
With His Bands
- Stereo Type A (1999) - with Cibo Matto
- Acoustic Sessions (2010) - with the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
- Midnight Sun (2014) - with the Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
- Monolith of Phobos (2016) - with the Claypool Lennon Delirium
- South of Reality (2019) - with the Claypool Lennon Delirium
With Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band
- Rising (1995)
- Between My Head and the Sky (2009)
- Take Me to the Land of Hell (2013)
Images for kids
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Ono Lennon performing in 2007
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Ono Lennon with his mother, Yoko Ono, in September 2011
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Lennon in 2006
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See also
In Spanish: Sean Lennon para niños
