Happy birthday! John Sinclair turns 83 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on October 2, 2024

The iconic and legendary poet turns 83 on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

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John Sinclair is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed poets of his generation.

Popular poet-author-activist John Sinclair has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Sinclair, a cultural icon

Born in Flint on October 2, 1941, John Sinclair's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Sinclair's not just a great poet, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Sinclair as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!