John Lennon Meets Julian Lennon for the First Time – April 1963

April 1963 | John Lennon

In April 1963, John Lennon met his son Julian Lennon for the first time at Sefton General Hospital in Liverpool, where Julian had been born on 8 April 1963 to Lennon’s wife Cynthia Powell.

The Birth of Julian Lennon

Julian Charles John Lennon was born on 8 April 1963, while The Beatles were in the midst of their first wave of national fame. John Lennon was on tour at the time and was unable to be present in the delivery room. Manager Brian Epstein had advised keeping the marriage and pregnancy secret from the public.

John Lennon’s First Visit

When Lennon visited the hospital to meet his newborn son, he reportedly said: “Who’s going to be a famous Lennon then?”

Julian’s Influence on Beatles Music

Julian Lennon had a profound indirect influence on The Beatles’ catalogue. Paul McCartney wrote ‘Hey Jude’ (originally ‘Hey Jules’) to comfort Julian during his parents’ divorce in 1968. John Lennon’s ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ was inspired by a drawing Julian made at school.

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FAQ

When was Julian Lennon born?

8 April 1963 at Sefton General Hospital, Liverpool.

Was John Lennon present at Julian’s birth?

No — he was on tour and visited shortly after.

How did Julian influence Beatles songs?

McCartney wrote ‘Hey Jude’ to comfort him, and ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ was inspired by his school drawing.

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