Lennon and Ono, backed by David Peel and Rubin, performed an acoustic set of four songs from their forthcoming "Some Time in New York City" album including "John Sinclair", whose lyrics called for his release.
Decembra 1971 se je v Ann Arborju, Michigan, 20.000 tisoč ljudi udeležilo "John Sinclair Freedom Rally", protesta in dobrodelnega koncerta, na katerem so igrali tudi Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Bob Seger in Bobby Seale iz Black Panther Party.