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	John Trudell - Native Networks
		Trudell is also an actor, with memorable roles such as radio announcer Randy Peone in Smoke Signals, Jimmy Looks Twice in Thunderheart, and the trickster Coyote in Dreamkeeper.
		He was a leader of the Red Power movement during the occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969-1971 and the Trail of Broken Treaties march on Washington in 1972.
		He was chairman of the American Indian Movement (AIM) from 1973-1979, leaving after his wife and children died in a suspicious fire on the Duck Valley Reservation in Nevada.
	www.nativenetworks.si.edu /eng/rose/trudell_j.htm (134 words)

	John Trudell : ICT [2006/04/12]
		Trudell said his wife's life and the importance of her work with the elderly in her own community at Duck Valley, and the threat this posed to those in power, should not be minimalized.
		Trudell said when he was younger; he fought for a revolution that he believed would lead to freedom.
		Trudell felt, when he was younger, that he'd been born in the wrong place and time; he said he now feels that he was born at the right time and place.
	www.indiancountry.com /content.cfm?id=1096412808 (1250 words)

	Central Washington University - Diversity Education Center : John Trudell
		John Trudell is a poet, a singer and one of the most powerful voices of the human spirit today.
		These events mark the beginning of intense surveillance and scrutinization of John Trudell by the FBI, a 17,000 page FBI file is testimony to this, as well as the overt beginning of a war on the members of AIM by the FBI's cointelpro factions to subvert the movement.
		In February of 1979, Trudell burns the flag at a demonstration in Washington, D.C. in front of the J. Edgar Hoover building, the headquarters of the FBI, citing "injustice and racism and classism," as the reasons for the desecration.
	www.cwu.edu /~diversity/trudell.html (768 words)

	Biography - John Trudell: Warrior-Poet Waxes on Bone Days
		John Trudell, the archetype warrior-poet has just released his fourth CD entitled Bone Days, which offers a jarring, steely, glimpse at the gritty underbelly of the world through his sometimes cynical eyes.
		Trudell's songs, which he refers to as his art, are an extension of his words and the process he goes through with writing starts with the concept of the album.
		Trudell and his band Bad Dogs will be touring Bone Days in Italy and France in mid-July for a few weeks and will return to begin work on his next release which he hopes to have out sometime in 2003.
	www.firstnationsdrum.com /Fall2002/BioTrudell.htm (1018 words)

	Article: "Striding in a Storm of Words: John Trudell at The Colony in Woodstock" by Gary Alexander (08/27/02)
		Trudell's voice is a cool and smoothly flowing trickle over mossy stone haunted by drifts of chant riding along like glimpses of horizon through the trees.
		Trudell, in an interview with Brooke Shelby Biggs for Alternet.org, does have cause to echo humorist-activist Dick Gregory's bemusement at the "discovery" of an already occupied country.
		John Trudell began his potent performances as a way of gathering himself in the wake of a devastating tragedy.
	www.hvmusic.com /article/alexander/john_trudell/index.shtml (1871 words)

	AlterNet: Dissenting Troubadour
		John Trudell earned most of his voluminous record as a leading activist for Native American rights in the tumultuous 1970s, when the federal government was attempting to squelch the movement's newfound passion and power.
		Trudell believes the fire was deliberately set (he says strangers had warned him on at least two occasions that his family was in danger if he didn't give up his political activity).
		Trudell has appeared in eight films so far, including "Thunderheart" and "Smoke Signals." He is currently filming a mini-series for ABC's Hallmark Hall of Fame based on the myths and stories of native peoples.
	www.alternet.org /story.html?StoryID=13391 (1342 words)

	ASCAP Audio Portrait: John Trudell
		John Trudell's poetry and music reflects an extraordinary life.
		Bone Days - John Trudell says he wanted Bone Days to speak to people about the hidden edges in their lives.
		Quiltman - Trudell's musical partner for 20 years, Quilt's chants add a contemporary Native American dimension to Trudell's poetry and the band's electric sound.
	www.ascap.com /audioportraits/johntrudell.html (163 words)

	John Trudell Biography - AOL Music
		Born and raised on the Santee Sioux Reservation, on the border of Nebraska and South Dakota, Native-American poet and activist John Trudell spent the majority of the 1970s as the national chairman of the American Indian Movement (AIM).
		Trudell left Native-American politics in 1979 after his wife, mother-in-law, and three children were killed in a fire at their home on a reservation in Nevada.
		Trudell's musical career was put on hold two years later, following Davis' death from a drug overdose, before teaming with guitarist Mark Shark to record another cassette of rock & roll and poetry, Tribal Voice (Beautiful Fables and Other Realities).
	music.aol.com /artist/john-trudell/30543/biography (293 words)

	Amazon.com: Bone Days: Music: John Trudell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		I discovered John Trudell with this album and I deeply fell in love with this man. When I heard these album's songs for the first time, I was definitely hooked and deeply moved.
		John Trudell is such an artist, such a man, such a treasure for the humanity.
		I discovered John Trudell with this album and I deeply falled in love with this man. When I heard these album's songs for the first time, I was definitely hooked and deeply moved.
	www.amazon.com /Bone-Days-John-Trudell/dp/B000062Y72 (1248 words)

	CD Baby: JOHN TRUDELL: Bone Days
		In 1969, Trudell participated in the occupation of Alcatraz Island by Indians of All Tribes, becoming a spokesman for Indians of All Tribes.
		Trudell recorded two more albums with Jesse Ed Davis before Davis' untimely death in 1988 and would continue the work the pair had pioneered, this time in partnership with Mark Shark, on such landmark early 90's releases as Fables and Other Realities and Child's Voice: Children Of The Earth.
		John Trudell is an incredible wordsmith....unlike anyone I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/trudell (1723 words)

	Trudell (2005) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		John Trudell is one of the great minds of our time.
		John played an important role in the occupation of Alcatraz in 1969-71, a "protest" that up saved the Tribes - establishing self determination (of a sort) for American Indians - it caused Richard Nixon to return (with an apology) thousands of acres to Tribes that had been promised to them (then taken away).
		John is trying to save the planet - save us all - something we all should support and be working to do every day.
	www.imdb.com /title/tt0395796 (433 words)

	John Trudell - WOLFMAN PRODUCTIONS
		On the subject of his extraordinary and acclaimed work as a recording artist, poet and champion of indigenous issues, John Trudell is as direct and plain spoken as the words he puts to music.
		A people's poet in the truest sense of the term, John Trudell's potent imagery and passionate convictions have established his reputation as a spoken word artist whose international following reflects the universal language of his music...and his message.
		The dangerous poetry and visionary music of John Trudell was forged by an extraordinary life, lived out in the heart of the land and its people.
	www.wolfmanproductions.com /trudell.htm (922 words)

	John Trudell and Martha Redbone
		John Trudell is an icon in the world of poetry.
		Trudell was a Native American activist in the seventies, helping to spread awareness of the government's atrocities against his people.
		When the government refused to investigate, John realized he was a lethal threat to his friends and dropped his leadership role.
	www.misslana.com /trudell.htm (1080 words)

	Canku Ota - Oct. 21, 2000 - John Trudell
		After years of being known as an outspoken activist for Native American rights, John Trudell, Santee Sioux, is establishing a hard-earned reputation as a rock poet.
		Trudell's insights into historical and contemporary social problems, long-recognized in "Indian Country", are now gaining a broader audience.
		"John Trudell is a crazy lone wolf, poet, prophet, preacher, warrior full of pain and fun and laughter and love...
	www.cankuota.org /Issues00/Co10212000/CO_10212000_Trudell.htm (496 words)

	John Trudell News
		John Trudell is a name that should be revered alongside the likes of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Cesar Chavez in the annals of civil rights leaders.
		John Trudell -- poet, actor, Indian, activist, rocker John Trudell is a road-worn rock 'n' roller.
		John Trudell is a rare post-war American rebel: he made it out alive, unlike many of his fellow revolutionaries; he still speaks his fiery mind, only now it's through his spoken-word poetry and music; and his...
	www.topix.net /who/john-trudell (473 words)

	An Indian Poet Rocks on the Rock / John Trudell returns to Alcatraz
		But it was his role as the voice of the 1969-71 Indians of All Tribes occupation of Alcatraz that brought Trudell to ``lefty'' promi nence, as he broadcast reports from the island live over KPFA with a portable transmitter.
		In 1979, his wife, three children and mother-in-law were killed in a fire of suspicious origin, three days after Trudell burned an American flag in front of FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. That tragedy caused him to turn his back on politics in favor of poetry, to work through his emotions.
		Trudell agrees that establishing a tribal economic base is a good thing, but the struggle is not over.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/1999/10/10/PK50038.DTL&type=printable (969 words)

	John Trudell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		I had no idea who John Trudell is until only recently when I stumbled across his name in an article on American Indian musicians.
		Bob Dylan, who said way back in 1992 that Trudell's CD "AKA Grafitti Man" was the best album of the year.
		Trudell's music is a highly potent mixture of insight, reflection, and beauty of sound of "roots music" in its best sense.
	www.ldb.org /art_mus/17960.htm (442 words)

	AIM: John Trudell, the last true National Chairman of the American Indian Movement (AIM)
		A recent post re: Trudell's tour noted that he is a "charismatic" speaker.
		Their daughter, Tina, had been working actively in a local campaign to preserve the tribe's water rights at Wildhorse Reservoir; she was opposed by the local BIA, Elk County [and] Nevada officials, the water recreation industry, and local white ranchers.
		Well, I was suspicious of the guy's so-called warning at the time; that was a message John Trudell was supposed to receive.
	siouxme.com /lodge/trudell.html (875 words)

	John Trudell
		In February 1979, Trudell led a march in Washington, D.C. to draw attention to the difficulties the Indians were having.
		The basis for Trudell's belief rested in his AIM activities in general, and with regard to the Peltier case in particular.
		TRUDELL is a known hardliner who openly advocates and encourages the use of violence [i.e., armed self-defense] although he himself never becomes involved in the fighting...TRUDELL has the ability to meet with a group of pacifists and in a short time have them yelling and screaming 'right-on!' In short, he is an extremely effective agitator.
	www.dickshovel.com /JTT.html (927 words)

	In Production - Trudell
		Bob Dylan referred to Trudell's spoken word/rock and roll album AKA Graffiti Man as the 'best album of 1995.' Northwest Native activist Janet McCloud referred to Trudell as..
		At that point Trudell stepped back from organizational politics and began to write, transforming his pain into the spoken word.
		Trudell's most recent album, Bone Days, was produced by actress Angelina Jolie with whom he has created the All Tribes Foundation, a non-profit that will include a Tribal cultural center in Los Angeles.
	www.nativetelecom.org /prod_trudell.html (360 words)

	Amazon.com: AKA Grafitti Man: Music: John Trudell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
		John Trudell is a Native American songwriter/poet, and an outspoken activist for human rights and environmental issues.
		In the mid-80's, Trudell came together with legendary Kiowa Indian guitarist Jesse Ed Davis and formed Grafitti Man; their first cassette, AKA GRAFITTI MAN, was produced in 1985.
		john trudell was recommended to me many years ago by a friend when i said i loved lou reed.I've bought everthing since---including some stuff only available on cassette.He NEVER disappoints and should be heard by everybody.
	www.amazon.com /AKA-Grafitti-Man-John-Trudell/dp/B0000009OE (1218 words)

	Review: John Trudell's 'Blue Indians'
		John Trudell is the Beatles, Stones and Dylan of Native American rock.
		John Trudell is a poet, actor, lecturer, activist, intellectual and well-connected artist.
		Trudell's deep and gruff voice, echoing lines each beginning "You Were." The actual melody is taken by Quiltman, Shark plays a Ry Cooder-like slide guitar, and there are haunting, gentle electric piano tones.
	www.leisuresuit.net /Webzine/articles/john_trudell.shtml (1355 words)

	Independent Lens . TRUDELL . John Trudell \| PBS
		Poet, musician, actor and activist, John Trudell is best known for his fearless confrontation of the harsh realities of Native American history and culture—first, as a leader of the American Indian Movement, and more recently, as an acclaimed musician and poet.
		Trudell’s own struggles against economic and cultural deprivation—from his impoverished childhood on the Santee Sioux reservation in Nebraska to the strategic decimation of Native traditions—informed his passion for activism, as well as his spoken word and musical vision.
		View a series of images tracing the path of John Trudell’s life, from his Nebraska childhood and his involvement with the American Indian Movement (AIM) to clashes with the government and the tragic events that inspired a prolific artistic career.
	www.pbs.org /independentlens/trudell/timeline.html (145 words)

	Canku Ota - Oct. 21, 2000 - John Trudell
		After years of being known as an outspoken activist for Native American rights, John Trudell, Santee Sioux, is establishing a hard-earned reputation as a rock poet.
		Trudell's insights into historical and contemporary social problems, long-recognized in "Indian Country", are now gaining a broader audience.
		"John Trudell is a crazy lone wolf, poet, prophet, preacher, warrior full of pain and fun and laughter and love...
	www.turtletrack.org /Issues00/Co10212000/CO_10212000_Trudell.htm (496 words)

	Taos Poetry Circus / John Trudell
		Trudell's prophetic and apocalyptic free verse and fiery talk, laced with political outrage and sly humor, had held his audience rapt during his guest poetry slot on the Taos stage a night earlier.
		In 1979, John Trudell's wife, children and mother-in-law died in an arson fire.
		Besides John Trudell's, many other distinct poetic voices spoke at Taos Poetry Circus this year, all contributing to an unstated theme of how the beauty of poetry may survive in the face of exploitation, suffering and conflict as we enter a new century.
	www.hollowear.com /words/circus2000.html (1790 words)

	Independent Lens . TRUDELL . The Film\| PBS
		TRUDELL follows the extraordinary life of Native American poet and activist John Trudell, from his impoverished childhood in Omaha to his leadership in the American Indian Movement (AIM) and his reincarnation as an acclaimed musician and spoken word poet.
		After the Alcatraz occupation, Trudell went on to become national spokesman of the American Indian Movement, earning a reputation as one of the most volatile political “subversives” of the 1970s.
		It was during this time that Trudell’s voice as a poet began to surface, giving him a new expression for his powerful opinions and raw emotions.
	www.pbs.org /independentlens/trudell/film.html (538 words)

	www.myspace.com/johntrudell
		Born of mixed tribal blood, John Trudell grew up in and around the Santee Sioux reservation near his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
		It was through this horrific tragedy, that Trudell began to find his voice as an artist and poet, writing, in his words, "to stay connected to this reality.
		I saw the Independent Lens "TRUDELL" shortly before attending a birthday party for one of my loved ones, she has been able to successfully trace her Native American lineage and so had a couple of others at the party.
	www.myspace.com /johntrudell (1288 words)

	CD Baby: JOHN TRUDELL: Bone Days - from evor
		Spoken word that weaves from Native to rock to middle eastern-twinged, with traditional vocals underlying John's intense, forthright message.
		John is what native men should aspire to.
		The evocative music weaves from Native to gentle rock to Americana folk with traditional chanting vocals underlying John's intense, eco-conscious, forthright message.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/trudell/from/evor (1732 words)

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