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John Sinclair, poet, music producer and counterculture figure has died. He was 82. He is known for his contributions to the Beat Generation

John Sinclair

Associated Press - Politico / April 2, 2024 John Sinclair, a poet, music producer and counterculture figure whose lengthy prison sentence after a series of small-time pot busts inspired a John Lennon song and a star-studded 1971 concert to free him, has died. He was 82. Sinclair died Tuesday morning at Detroit Receiving Hospital of…

“I’m trying to get home. I want to be with you,” a sobbing Mr. Sinclair told the concert crowd from prison. And by Monday, he was.

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - Four dozen youth visiting from the United Kingdom were shuttled to safety after their tour bus caught fire on a scenic highway in Banff National Park.

Edmonton’s mayor is pledging to find out why two dogs were allowed to remain in a home where previous attacks by the pets ended this week with one that killed an 11-year-old boy.

Poet, writer, band manager, musician and activist John Sinclair has died at age 82.

Sinclair was 82 years old.

Sinclair drew a 9 1/2-to-10-year prison sentence in 1969 for giving two joints to undercover officers.

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