John Sinclair, the activist and manager of MC5, was arrested in 1969 for possession of marijuana. Despite the apparent insignificance of the charge, he was handed down an extremely harsh sentence of ten years. Given his connection to music, his friends quickly came together to advocate for his release. One of their biggest efforts was the John Sinclair Freedom Rally which was held on December 10, 1971. The event was hosted at the massive Crisler Arena (now Crisler Center), which was the home of University Of Michigan's sports teams, and featured John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Stevie Wonder, Bog Seger, Alan Ginsberg, Bobby Seale, and many others. Around 15,000 people showed up in support. And it worked. Sinclair was released shortly after the rally and spent many, many years as an activist. This original two-sided John Sinclair Freedom Rally shirt is in great condition.
50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Dimensions: 18" Wide by 24.25" Long
Tag Size: M
Country of Origin: Made in U.S.A.
Brand: Hanes 50/50