Sean Lennon Reveals John Lennon's Resentment Toward Beatles Legacy

Sean Ono Lennon, son of John Lennon, revealed that his father "resented having to be a Beatle" due to the constraints of being part of the music industry's machinery, rather than falling out of love with music itself. After The Beatles disbanded, John Lennon sought to move on from the fame associated with the band and focus on being a "radical artist and activist," inspired by his wife Yoko Ono. Sean emphasized that John's post-Beatles era brought him joy, particularly highlighted by his 1972 Madison Square Garden concerts, which he described as the best music he enjoyed playing since early Beatles days. During this period, Lennon recorded private phone calls out of concern over government surveillance, which later featured in the documentary "One To One: John & Yoko." Sean also reflected on the broader impact of John, Yoko, and The Beatles in evolving global consciousness despite ongoing conflicts worldwide. The upcoming release of the "Power To The People" box set includes these concerts and unreleased tracks, offering further insight into John Lennon's life and activism during the early 1970s.