In which prominent Beat figures, writers and critics, historians and academics, fans and followers, talk about the relationship between that literary community and music
I met Andy Clausen on the day I was appointed Michigan Beat Poet Laureate. He and Pamela came over to congratulate me. Andy was a Lifetime Beat Poet Laureate. Alan Ginsberg called him the greatest living American Poet. I would not argue with Mr. Ginsberg. We talked about poetry, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and believe it or not, John Sinclair. We had an instant connection. When Pamela died last year, we contributed in the only way we could. It was a thrill to spend time with Andy. Sheila Burke and I consider him as Poetic Royalty. He saw things that no one else could see. He saw us and believed in us. Andy was inspired and inspirational at the same time. Our spirits are in shock over losing two impeccable gurus in the span of one week. Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke loved Andy Clausen in a deep cosmic way. His work and his vision will be in the world and in the hearts of artists everywhere and always. Peace Be Upon Him.
I met Andy Clausen on the day I was appointed Michigan Beat Poet Laureate. He and Pamela came over to congratulate me. Andy was a Lifetime Beat Poet Laureate. Alan Ginsberg called him the greatest living American Poet. I would not argue with Mr. Ginsberg. We talked about poetry, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and believe it or not, John Sinclair. We had an instant connection. When Pamela died last year, we contributed in the only way we could. It was a thrill to spend time with Andy. Sheila Burke and I consider him as Poetic Royalty. He saw things that no one else could see. He saw us and believed in us. Andy was inspired and inspirational at the same time. Our spirits are in shock over losing two impeccable gurus in the span of one week. Joe Kidd & Sheila Burke loved Andy Clausen in a deep cosmic way. His work and his vision will be in the world and in the hearts of artists everywhere and always. Peace Be Upon Him.