Biography

When 11-year-old Julian visited John Lennon in the recording studio during the "Walls and Bridges" sessions, the two played an impromptu version of "Ya Ya", with John on piano and Julian on drums. John surprised Julian afterwards by revealing there'd been tape rolling--and their performance was going on the album. It turned out to be their only collaboration.

Father John Lennon's song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" was inspired by a drawing Julian had made at school.

Along with receiving a birthday card every year from Paul McCartney, Julian also received a telegram from him when his first album was released in 1984: "Good luck, old fruit."

The song, "Hey Jude", was written by Paul McCartney, to console Julian during his parents' breakup.

When Julian decided to pursue a music career, he submitted demo tapes to record companies without his name on them, wanting to be signed on the strength of his own talents, rather than the Lennon name. Charisma Records in the UK offered his band a recording contract, not knowing until the signing who the lead singer was.

I've found constancy and balance between creativity and normality.

Dad could talk about peace and love out loud to the world, but he could never show it to the people who supposedly meant the most to him: his wife and son. How can you talk about peace and love and have a family in bits and pieces - no communication, adultery, divorce? You can't do it, not if you're being true and honest with yourself.

I love to sit on a mountain top and gaze. I don't think of anything but the people I care about and the view.

I've been a philanthropist for all my life, and... I've had many involvements in humanitarian and environmental issues.

I realise myself that hate wastes a lot of time and energy, and I would rather re-direct any energy that I have to good and positive use.