John Sinclair (poet)

John Sinclair (born October 2 1941 in Flint, Michigan) Detroit poet, ex-manager of the MC5, Chairman of the White Panther Party from November 1968-July 1969.; jailed during 1969 over the sale of two joints to undercover narcotics officers.

The Blues Scholars

John Sinclair has released several albums as leader of the Blues Scholars (named after Professor Longhair's band). The music typically features Sinclair's poetry recited over jazz and blues accompaniment. The band first came together in Detroit in 1982.

Related Topics:
Professor Longhair's - Jazz - Blues - 1982

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Sinclair moved to New Orleans in 1991 and assembled a new edition of the Blues Scholars. He also joined the staff of WWOZ radio, winning Offbeat Magazine's reader's poll as the city's most popular DJ five years in a row (1999-2003).

Related Topics:
New Orleans - 1991 - WWOZ - 1999 - 2003

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In 2004, John Sinclair moved to Amsterdam. He continues to tour and record with the Blues Scholars, and hosts a weekly radio show, the John Sinclair Show, which is streamed live and is also available as a podcast.

Related Topics:
2004 - Amsterdam

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