John Charles Julian Lennon (born 8 April 1963 in Liverpool, England), known universally as Julian Lennon, or by many fans Jude, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and first son of Beatle John Lennon and the only child of his first wife Cynthia Lennon. His godfather was Beatles' manager Brian Epstein. His father's nickname for him was "JCJ", and he was named after John Lennon's late mother, Julia.