The ballad of Sean and Yoko

Studio 360
Sean Lennon

He is, of course, the son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. But Sean Lennon has carved out a career of his own as a musician, songwriter and producer.

Kurt Andersen talks with Lennon about his second album, “Friendly Fire,” and why he’s crazy about Brian Wilson.

(Originally aired October 6, 2006)

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