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Questions about Julian Lennon

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Julian Lennon born and where did he enter the world?

Julian Lennon entered the world on the 8th of April 1963 at Sefton General Hospital in Liverpool. His father was John Lennon, a member of The Beatles, and his mother was Cynthia Powell.

What songs by The Beatles were inspired by Julian Lennon?

The child carried the name of his paternal grandmother Julia and became the muse for three songs by his father's band. He painted a watercolour picture that inspired the lyrics of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds released in 1967 and later inspired the lullaby Good Night which closed out The White Album in 1968.

Which albums has Julian Lennon released since his debut Valotte in 1984?

His first solo album Valotte arrived in 1984 and produced two top 10 hits. He followed this with The Secret Value of Daydreaming in 1986, Photograph Smile in May 1998, Everything Changes in October 2011, and Jude on the 9th of September 2022 on BMG.

When did Julian Lennon open his photography exhibition Timeless?

On the 17th of September 2010 he opened an exhibition of 35 photographs titled Timeless: The Photography of Julian Lennon at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. The collection included shots of his brother Sean and U2 frontman Bono and ran until the 17th of October.

What is the mission of The White Feather Foundation founded by Julian Lennon?

He founded The White Feather Foundation in 2007 to embrace environmental and humanitarian issues. The foundation partners with charities worldwide to raise funds for clean water projects and supports the preservation of Indigenous cultures through environment initiatives and education programs.

Why did Julian Lennon change his name from John Charles Julian Lennon to Julian Charles John Lennon?

Following his father's murder on the 8th of December 1980 Julian voiced anger and resentment toward him before eventually forgiving his dad after recording the song Lucy. He legally changed his name from John Charles Julian Lennon to Julian Charles John Lennon in 2020.