Allen Ginsberg Releases Reissue of His Spoken Word Record Titled ‘The Lion For Real, Re-Born’

Allen Ginsberg, internationally renowned, visionary American Beat Poet, was a figurehead of the global youth movement in the late 1960s, a devoted teacher and scholar, inspiring generations of young poets. He was a racial activist, pacifist, and one of the most politically engaged poets for decades. During this time, he has used his voice and international platform as a campaigner for human rights, gay liberation, ecology, and free speech. Nearly all his books remain in print to this day. In celebration of his legacy, Shimmy-Disc has announced a remixed and remastered reissue of Allen Ginsberg’s 1989 album of spoken-word pieces, entitled The Lion For Real, Re-Born. Now, the label shares the full LP, along with a video for its focus track, “Don’t Grow Old.” It’s a beautiful meditation on th...

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