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When John Lennon came to Ann Arbor

A program from the John Sinclair Freedom Rally at Crisler Arena on December 10, 1971.
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A program from the John Sinclair Freedom Rally at Crisler Arena on December 10, 1971.

An interview with James Mitchell.

Dec. 10, 1971.CrislerArena in Ann Arbor. John Lennon steps up to the microphone.

"It ain't fair, John Sinclair…” the former Beatle sings.

In his new book, "The Walrus And The Elephants: John Lennon's Years of Revolution," author James Mitchell tells the story of Lennon’s trip to Michigan, and why Ann Arbor was the perfect launchpad for Lennon's new life as a revolutionary.

Listen to the full interview above. 

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