BEATLES MAGAZINE

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

THE LENNON LEGACY CONTINUES

Sean Lennon is now a father, and John is a grandfather. Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Sean announced the birth of their first child, Aurelious, which extends the Lennon legacy.

Photos: Sean Ono Lennon / IG

The Lennon family has welcomed a new and emotional chapter. Sean Lennon and his partner, model and musician Charlotte Kemp Muhl, have announced the birth of their first child, whom they have named Aurelious.

With this event, John Lennon officially becomes a grandfather for the first time, perpetuating one of the most influential lineages in the history of contemporary music.

A new generation for music history: The news has resonated strongly in the cultural sphere, evoking the collective memory surrounding the family.

This birth not only represents a moment of profound personal joy for the couple—who have maintained a solid relationship both emotionally and artistically through their project The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger—but also ensures that the Lennon surname lives on and resonates in new generations. The arrival of Aurelious symbolizes the continuity of an artistic and human legacy that marked a before and after in global popular culture.

Aurelious joins a dynasty inextricably linked to art, peace, and creativity. As beatles fans celebrate this wonderful news, the Lennon clan watches its family history expand into the future with hope and renewal.



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Sunday, 30 August 2026

ON THIS DAY AUGUST 30 ...

August 30

1962

Performance at the Riverpark Ballroom, Chester.

1963

UK single release: 'Hello Little Girl', with The Fourmost.

It is announced that Gerry and the Pacemakers will star in a Christmas pantomime, 'Babes In The Wood'. It will be promoted by Brian Epstein with Joe Collins.

1964

Concert at the Convention Hall, Atlantic City.

1965

8.00pm. Live Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA (2nd performance). Recording: 'Twist And Shout'; 'She's A Woman'; 'I Feel Fine'; 'Dizzy Miss Lizzy'; 'Ticket To Ride'; 'Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby'; 'Can't Buy Me Love'; 'Baby's In Black'; 'I Wanna Be Your Man'; 'A Hard Day's Night'; 'Help!'; 'I'm Down'. Producer: Voyle Gilmore; Engineer: Pete Abbott; 2nd Engineer: not assigned.
Seven songs included in 'The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl' LP.

1968

UK single release: 'Hey Jude'/'Revolution'. First Apple product.

UK single release: 'Those Were The Days', with Mary Hopkin, first artist discovered by Apple.

Trident Studios. 5.00-11.00pm. Recording: 'Dear Prudence' (overdub onto take 1). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Barry Sheffield; 2nd Engineer: unknown.

Chelsea Register Office, London. Neil Aspinall marries Suzy Ornstein. Paul, Ringo and Maureen attend. Alexis Mardas is best man.
Afternnon. Surprise party at a restaurant in King's Road, London, for the couple. Paul, Ringo and Maureen attend.

Screening, on the programme 'Experiment In Television', of a film of the Beatles recording 'Hey Jude' (filmed 29 July 1968).

1969

'Give Peace A Chance', 8th week in the Top 28 (Billboard).

1971

Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London. Closing of 'Art Spectrum', modern art exhibition.

5 films of John and Yoko are screened: 'Cold Turkey', 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko', 'Give Peace A Chance', 'Instant Karma!', 'Up Your Legs Forever'.

1972

Madison Square Garden, New York. 'One To One Concert', to raise money for Willowbrook, institution for children with physical or mental defects. 2 shows (afternoon, 2.00pm; evening), featuring John Lennon, Stevie Wonder and others, organized by John and Yoko. Filmed by ABC-TV.

1973: Mixing: Meat City by John Lennon

2001: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Concord Pavilion, Concord

2003: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Marymoor Amphitheatre, Redmond

2019: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles

1982: Santa Barbara Sound studio, Santa Barbara, USA. Mixing: 'I Keep Forgettin''; 'Be My Baby'. end of sessions for LP 'Old Wave'.


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ZAK STARKEY REHEARSES WITH THE WHO

Zak Starkey has been running through rehearsals with The Who.

Both Daltrey and Starkey have put out public statements confirming they will be taking the stage together in the near future.

Representatives for both camps verified to Variety that these reports are accurate.

During a solo show at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, Daltrey mentioned to the crowd that he had recently jammed with Zak and noted it "sounded fantastic," per a recap published the following day by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. On social media, Starkey shared a screenshot of that specific section from the paper's review, adding his own caption:

“Nice one Rog x. Lookin forward to tearin it up with The Who again..The rehearsal was great.. I don’t think we’ve ever rehearsed as tough as that .. usually we drink tea and talk about what time we’re going home!”

Zak later provided a more formal comment to Variety: “We rehearsed for an afternoon and were absolutely on fire, I’m so happy to be back playing the music I love with people I love. It’s good to be home.”

Roger Daltrey explained that the band had organized the trial run to ensure they were fully dialed in for an upcoming farewell tour across Europe.

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Saturday, 29 August 2026

ON THIS DAY AUGUST 29 ...

August 29

1959

Opening night of the Casbah Club. Show by the Quarrymen (John, Paul, George, Ken Browne).

1963

Concert at the Odeon Cinema, Southport, with Tommy Quickly and Gerry and the Pacemakers.

1964

'A Hard Day's Night' LP number 1, 6th week (UK Record Retailer chart).

1965

Live Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA (1st performance).

Recording: 'Introduction' (by KRLA disc-jockeys); 'Twist And Shout'; 'She's A Woman'; 'I Feel Fine'; 'Dizzy Miss Lizzy'; 'Ticket To Ride'; 'Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby'; 'Can't Buy Me Love'; 'Baby's In Black'; 'I Wanna Be Your Man'; 'A Hard Day's Night'; 'Help!'; 'I'm Down'.

Producer: Engeman (Christian name unknown); Engineer: Hugh Davies; 2nd Engineer: not assigned.

Due to technical defects, nothing of this was included in 'The Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl' LP.

1966

Morning. Dizz Gillespie disappears with personal briefcases of Brian and Nat Weiss.

Concert at the Candlestick Park, San Francisco. Last Beatles concert.

Tony Barrow films and records the concert. Support act: the Ronettes.

1968

Trident Studios. 7.00pm-6.00am. Recording: 'Dear Prudence' (overdub onto take 1). Producer: George Martin; Engineer: Barry Sheffield; 2nd Engineer: unknown.
Visits at the studio: John (Paul's cousin), Jackie Lomax.

1971

Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London. 'Art Spectrum', modern art exhibition. 5 films of John and Yoko are screened: 'Cold Turkey', 'The Ballad Of John And Yoko', 'Give Peace A Chance', 'Instant Karma!', 'Up Your Legs Forever'.

1973: Wings’ original drummer Denny Seiwell quit the band on 29 August 1973.

Mixing: I Know (I Know), Intuition by John Lennon

1974: Filming, recording: One Hand Clapping by Wings

Mixing: Old Dirt Road by John Lennon

1980: Recording: Every Man Has A Woman Who Loves Him, Woman, Dear Yoko by John Lennon and Yoko Ono

1989: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Cal Expo Amphitheatre, Sacramento

1998: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Salle Des Etoiles, Monte Carlo

2003: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline

2008: Sam Taylor-Wood to direct Lennon biopic Nowhere Boy

2013: Paul McCartney announces New song and album

2019: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band live: Paramount Theatre, Oakland


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Thursday, 27 August 2026

CYNDI LAUPER TO BE HONORED AND PERFORM AT THE 46th ANNUAL JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE

Theatre Within—the charitable organization that has hosted the Annual John Lennon Tribute since 1981—will present Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Cyndi Lauper with the 2026 John Lennon Real Love Award.

The accolade will be conferred during the 46th installment of the benefit event on Saturday, November 21, hosted at New York City’s historic Town Hall. Passports to the performance can be secured via LennonTribute.org, with the complete roster of performing artists scheduled for release in the near future.

A pioneering musician and dedicated humanitarian, Lauper is slated to deliver a customized performance showcasing her preferred selections from the Lennon and Beatles catalog.

In accepting this honor, she joins an esteemed roster of past awardees, a distinguished group that features Graham Nash, Judy Collins, Patti Smith, Kenny Loggins, and Natalie Merchant.

“I’m honored to receive this year’s John Lennon Real Love Award,” said Cyndi Lauper. “John inspired and challenged us all to work towards making the world a better place for everyone. His message of love continues to ripple through time, and I am grateful to help celebrate his life, Theatre Within, and the John Lennon Real Love Project.”

In a public statement, Sean Ono Lennon conveyed his appreciation for the enduring tradition:

“It’s beautiful that Theatre Within continues to celebrate my father in New York City and is honoring Cyndi Lauper with this year’s John Lennon Real Love Award. Through her art and activism, Cyndi has been a

positive force for a very long time. It’s also deeply meaningful to me and my mom that Tribute proceeds help bring the John Lennon Real Love Project to the cancer community and public schools."

Co-produced alongside Music Without Borders, this annual benefit presented by Theatre Within stands as the sole John Lennon memorial concert globally to hold the official endorsement of Yoko Ono and Sean Ono Lennon.

Photo: Bob Gruen

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