The St.Petersburg Times ran an article about Sean Lennon in their April 13, 1998 edition that was reprinted from Billboard magazine. In this interview with BB, Sean talked about his lifelong fame: "Children of famous people are famous at first because of our parents: There's nothing of substance to base it on. But I don't have a problem with people asking me about my dad, because it gives me that opportunity to communicate what 'I-me-Sean' is doing - and get my music heard."

As for the music itself in Sean's first solo album, "Into the Sun" (set for release in mid-May), Sean told Billboard: "I'm proud when people say it's weird. I felt it was important to focus on the idea of exploring different genres of music and mixing them up and making my own kind of collages. I'm interested in not sticking to formulas, which is especially important in these days when music is recycled and regurgitated so much that unless you do something new and push the boundaries, it isn't exciting."

Sean went on: "I'm not saying that I'm redefining music, but that I care a lot about showing the world that one doesn't have to stick to one sound and still make a cohesive album. That's why I love the Beastie Boys and Beck so much, because they explore many genres and fit all styles of music into their own unique form - which is what I aspire to do."

Speaking of Beck, Sean will be opening for him June 2 at the Pine Knob music theater near Pontiac, Michigan. Pavillion seats are sold out - lawn seats are still available through Ticketmaster.

Sean will also be appearing, according Billboard, at the Tibetan Freedom Concerts in Washington D.C. June 13-14 and will head out on tour in Europe through the end of June, then on to Japan in July.