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John Lennon's 'Mind Games' garners a Grammy for his son Sean

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published August 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM EDT

In February, Sean Ono Lennon won his first Grammy award for Best Boxed Set or Limited Edition Package with his new edition of “Mind Games,” his late father John Lennon’s 1973 album.

We revisit host Scott Tong’s December 2024 conversation with Ono Lennon about his father’s legacy and the album, which got mixed reviews when it was initially released.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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