This signed sheet music is a remarkable piece of history: John Sinclair by John Lennon, autographed by activist and poet John Sinclair himself. First performed live in 1971, John Sinclair was written by John Lennon as a protest song in support of the poet and counterculture activist who had been sentenced to ten years in prison for the possession of two marijuana joints. Lennon debuted the song at the John Sinclair Freedom Rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a landmark event that featured speeches and performances from activists, artists, and musicians—including Yoko Ono, Stevie Wonder, Allen Ginsberg, and Abbie Hoffman. Just three days after the rally, Sinclair was released, making the song and event an extraordinary example of music’s power to effect real political change. The signer of this sheet, John Sinclair (1941–2024), was a seminal figure in the 1960s and 1970s counterculture. A poet, political activist, and cultural organizer, he co-founded the White Panther Party, a radical leftist organization allied with the Black Panther Party, and managed the influential Detroit band MC5. Known for his uncompromising stance on freedom of expression and his fierce opposition to the establishment, Sinclair became a symbol of resistance during the turbulent years of the Vietnam era. Beyond his activism, he remained a prolific poet, radio host, and advocate for cannabis legalization, shaping the landscape of American cultural and political dissent for decades. This signed piece of John Sinclair sheet music is more than memorabilia—it is a direct link to a pivotal moment when art, activism, and music converged to challenge injustice. It represents not only John Lennon’s commitment to protest through music, but also Sinclair’s enduring legacy as a voice for liberty, creativity, and social change. Collectors of political memorabilia, counterculture history, and music artifacts will find this item especially valuable, as it bridges two historic figures—Lennon and Sinclair—in one powerful cultural document.

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