The Beatles: The Next Generation

[mike a]

http://music-mix.ew.com/2012/04/03/jame-mccartney-the-beatles-the-next-generation/

This would consist of Sean Lennon, Dhani Harrison, James McCartney and Zak Starkey (who is wisely holding out on this travesty, seeing as how he has an actual career playing w/the likes of The Who and Oasis).

Bigger potential trainwreck: this or "Pleasure Island: A Rock Fantasy?"

[Gilly]

I kind of like the idea just because they are all very similar musically to their famous fathers and Lennon is a pretty good songwriter. I think it could work.

[mike a]

I am more cynical.  I picture a Julian Lennon solo album as produced by Jeff Lynne.

[Gilly]

Hmm, ever since I saw the news for some reason Emitt Rhodes songs keep going through my head.

[dave from knoxville]

I am more cynical.  I picture a Julian Lennon solo album as produced by Jeff Lynne.

OK then, I am enthusiastic about it.

[Chris L]

If this comes to pass, this guy's claim might finally have merit.

Brad Berwick - I'm Better Than The Beatles

[Mike Desert]

Don't the Kinks or Pretty Things have any kids?  A 2012 version of those guys would be better than a Beatles Jr.