John Lennon's Son Picks Up the Responsibility of Introducing The Beatles' Legacy to the Young Generation

JAKARTA - The son of the late John Lennon, Sean Ono Lennon, chose to shoulder the great responsibility as the front line in preserving his father's legacy and The Beatles.

At the age of 50, Sean openly expressed his dedication to ensuring that the younger generation does not forget the historical footprint left by the Liverpool band.

"I'm just trying my best to make sure the younger generation doesn't forget The Beatles, John, and Yoko. That's how I see it," Sean said in a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning.

This step was taken by Sean after his mother, Yoko Ono, who is now 92 years old, decided to withdraw from public life and enjoy her old age.

Sean admitted that he is now taking over the role that his mother has been carrying out for decades in protecting the Beatles' and Lennon-Ono's musical material and history.

Throughout this year, Sean has been actively involved in various projects, including being the producer of the remastered version of "The Beatles Anthology" which has now been expanded into nine episodes, as well as overseeing the reissue of the album boxset "Mind Games".

Not without reason. For Sean, preserving this legacy is a form of personal gratitude to his parents.

"My parents gave me so much, so I think the least I can do is try and support their legacy for the rest of my life," Sean said.

"I feel indebted to them. This is a personal matter," he added.

Sean emphasized that the essence of the legacy he was guarding was not just about music, but an attitude about peace, love, and activism wrapped in humor. He felt the need to give his best because of the high standards set by his mother all this time.

According to Sean, Yoko Ono is a figure who is very meticulous in managing John Lennon and The Beatles' music catalog, even after decades of her husband's departure.

On the other hand, the newly re-released The Beatles Anthology project has received a positive response, including from Giles Martin, the son of legendary producer George Martin.

Giles, who worked on the remastering process, stated that the core of this documentary is to show the human side of the four friends who only gather in a room to create music, without the complications of the modern music industry today.

This collective effort between Sean and the production team is expected to be able to bridge the gap between the history of classical music and the ears of the new generation in the digital era.