Covers: George Jackson (Bob Dylan song)

“George Jackson” was a 1971 song by Bob Dylan about the Black Panther leader and author who was killed by prison guards. Dylan recorded two versions known as “acoustic’ and “big band”.

Bob Dylan – "George Jackson"https://t.co/8grwctFumT

A tribute to the Black Panthers leader, who was shot and killed at San Quentin prison shortly before the song's release during the summer of 1971.@daviddunning81 @MrMutantes pic.twitter.com/5ysWi9EBmY
— Oliver Hawthorn (@AVFCOliver) November 24, 2021