Beatles sons team-up—James McCartney joins James McCartney is collaborating with Zak Starkey and Sean Ono Lennon in the band Mantra of the Cosmos—a notable first time three Beatles descendants are working together

In a moment destined to thrill Beatles fans across generations, James McCartney—son of Paul McCartney—has joined forces with Sean Ono Lennon and Zak Starkey to form a musical supergroup, marking the first time that three direct descendants of The Beatles are working together on a shared project.

The band, Mantra of the Cosmos, already included drummer Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) and Sean Ono Lennon (son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono), along with former members of Happy Mondays and Oasis. With the addition of James McCartney on guitar and vocals, the group’s symbolic and sonic significance has taken on a new weight.

The announcement, made via social media earlier this month, comes with a sense of historical gravity: the children of three Beatles—Paul, John, and Ringo—now creating music together, over 60 years after their fathers forever changed popular culture.

James McCartney, who has long been forging his own path as a singer-songwriter, expressed both humility and excitement about the collaboration. “It’s not about recreating the past,” he said in a recent interview. “It’s about honoring it while making something completely our own.”

Zak Starkey, a veteran drummer who has played with The Who and Oasis, brings both pedigree and credibility to the lineup. Meanwhile, Sean Ono Lennon, whose career has spanned avant-garde, rock, and electronic music, adds a creative edge that echoes his father’s experimental spirit.

Described by insiders as a “psychedelic rock odyssey,” Mantra of the Cosmos blends classic rock roots with modern production and electronic influences. Early live performances have included sprawling, improvisational jams, spiritual motifs, and kaleidoscopic visuals. Their debut album is expected later this year, with several tracks already recorded at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Fans and critics alike are eager to hear whether the collaboration results in something transcendent—or simply nostalgic. “This could be the most meaningful musical union of the decade,” said British music journalist Emily Rowe. “There’s a real chance they’re not just coasting on last names—they’re creating something that stands on its own.

The Beatles’ legacy has often cast a long shadow over their children’s careers, with each navigating the delicate balance between personal identity and public expectation. This collaboration doesn’t just acknowledge that legacy—it embraces it.

While there’s no word on whether Dhani Harrison (son of George Harrison) will join the project, fans are already speculating about the possibility of a full-circle Beatles bloodline band.

For now, Mantra of the Cosmos is a symbol of connection—between past and future, memory and momentum. And for Beatles fans, it’s a dream decades in the making.

Stay tuned for tour dates, music releases, and exclusive interviews with the band as they prepare for a landmark debut.