"Iconic Detroit Activist John Sinclair Dies at 82"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Detroit Free Press
John Sinclair, the Detroit poet, cannabis activist, and counterculture icon, has passed away at the age of 82. He was known for his role in the MC5 band, the White Panther Party, and his efforts to legalize marijuana in Michigan. Sinclair was a charismatic and controversial figure who made headlines as a cultural whirlwind and bold provocateur during the 1960s and 70s. Despite his utopian dreams of a post-industrial society based on leisure and marijuana, Sinclair's impact on counterculture and music in Detroit was significant.