Michael McClure (October 20, 1932-May 4, 2020) was a poet, playwright, novelist, and essayist, who is closely associated with the Beat Generation, the San Francisco Renaissance, and the 1960s counterculture. He often performed his poetry with Ray Manzarek and The Big Mix and gave poetry readings internationally. His most recent publication is Of Indigo and Saffron: New and Selected Poems. You an visit his website at www.michael-mcclure.com.