Leon Horton
@leonhorton.bsky.social
Countercultural writer, interviewer and editor. Published by Beatdom Books, Rock and the Beat Generation, International Times and Roadside Press. Editor of the acclaimed essay/memoir collection, 'Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet.'
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Leon Horton
@leonhorton.bsky.social
· Nov 14
'Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet' (Roadside Press, 2024) - an acclaimed collection of essays, memoirs, poetry, and photography in tribute to the legendary Beat Generation Poet - is available now from Amazon and online booksellers.
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So stoked! My second interview with legendary Beat biographer and countercultural historian Barry Miles is now up at Rock and the Beat Generation over at Substack.
So stoked! My second interview with legendary Beat biographer and countercultural historian Barry Miles is now up at Rock and the Beat Generation over at Substack.
Interview #46: Miles, Part Two
Beat biographer's book tastes, musical choices
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November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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So stoked! My second interview with legendary Beat biographer and countercultural historian Barry Miles is now up at Rock and the Beat Generation over at Substack.
So stoked! My second interview with legendary Beat biographer and countercultural historian Barry Miles is now up at Rock and the Beat Generation over at Substack.
Proud to have my interview with author Stewart Meyer featured in The Bunker Diaries (Beatdom Books, 2025), a remarkable memoir of his friendship with William Burroughs. #williamburroughs
November 4, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Proud to have my interview with author Stewart Meyer featured in The Bunker Diaries (Beatdom Books, 2025), a remarkable memoir of his friendship with William Burroughs. #williamburroughs
I'm very pleased to announce that my book 'Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet' (Roadside Press, 2024) is now available from the Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University.
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I'm very pleased to announce that my book 'Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet' (Roadside Press, 2024) is now available from the Poetry Library at Manchester Metropolitan University.
By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. Beatdom #25, the San Francisco Renaissance issue, will be released October 7th. Available from Amazon.
September 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. Beatdom #25, the San Francisco Renaissance issue, will be released October 7th. Available from Amazon.
Part Two of myinterview with legendary poet Ron Whitehead is now available at Rock and the Beat Generation. We talk about his taste in music, more about the Beats, and all things Hunter S. Thompson. #huntersthompson #ronwhitehead #rockandthebeatgeneration
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Interview #42: Ron Whitehead, Part Two
Poetry as music, music as poetry.
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August 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Part Two of myinterview with legendary poet Ron Whitehead is now available at Rock and the Beat Generation. We talk about his taste in music, more about the Beats, and all things Hunter S. Thompson. #huntersthompson #ronwhitehead #rockandthebeatgeneration
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It's been a great year for me so far at Rock and the Beat Generation over at Substack. #thebeats #thebeatgeneration
July 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It's been a great year for me so far at Rock and the Beat Generation over at Substack. #thebeats #thebeatgeneration
I'm over the moon to see my book "Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet" in the library at the University of Manchester. #gregorycorso #thebeatgeneration #thebeats #poetry #literature
July 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I'm over the moon to see my book "Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet" in the library at the University of Manchester. #gregorycorso #thebeatgeneration #thebeats #poetry #literature
My interview with the Beat biographer and countercultural historian Barry Miles is out now at Rock and the Beat Generation. I'm buzzing.
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Interview #38: Miles
Albert Hall extravaganza turns 60
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June 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
My interview with the Beat biographer and countercultural historian Barry Miles is out now at Rock and the Beat Generation. I'm buzzing.
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Interview #33: Jim Burns
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Interview #33: Jim Burns
Bedrock figure as little magazine poet & editor
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April 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Interview #33: Jim Burns
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We did this interview on the centennial anniversary of Jack Kerouac's birth. It still feels special.
We did this interview on the centennial anniversary of Jack Kerouac's birth. It still feels special.
November 14, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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We did this interview on the centennial anniversary of Jack Kerouac's birth. It still feels special.
We did this interview on the centennial anniversary of Jack Kerouac's birth. It still feels special.
The Burroughs-Warhol Connection Beatdom Books, 2025) by Victor Bockris, including an interview with the author by yours truly, is available now through Amazon. #booksky #williamburroughs #thebeatgeneration #andywarhol
February 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Burroughs-Warhol Connection Beatdom Books, 2025) by Victor Bockris, including an interview with the author by yours truly, is available now through Amazon. #booksky #williamburroughs #thebeatgeneration #andywarhol
Reposted by Leon Horton
'Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet' (Roadside Press, 2024) - an acclaimed collection of essays, memoirs, poetry, and photography in tribute to the legendary Beat Generation Poet - is available now from Amazon and online booksellers.
November 14, 2024 at 8:03 AM
'Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet' (Roadside Press, 2024) - an acclaimed collection of essays, memoirs, poetry, and photography in tribute to the legendary Beat Generation Poet - is available now from Amazon and online booksellers.
Reposted by Leon Horton
The courageous senfuma Hans reports from Uganda about the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act and the havoc it's wreaking on LGBT people. In @QueerMajority. www.queermajority.com/essays-all/t...
The Ugandan Inquisition — Queer Majority
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act has made it one of the most dangerous places on Earth to be LGBT. Can anything be done?
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November 19, 2024 at 4:33 AM
The courageous senfuma Hans reports from Uganda about the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act and the havoc it's wreaking on LGBT people. In @QueerMajority. www.queermajority.com/essays-all/t...
I'm not judging, I wouldn't dare, I live in the UK.
January 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I'm not judging, I wouldn't dare, I live in the UK.
Love this interview with James Charnley about his biography on Jeff Nuttall.
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November 29, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Love this interview with James Charnley about his biography on Jeff Nuttall.
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I loved doing this interview for Rock and the Beat Generation, a chance to talk about my taste in music and how my life relates to the Beats.
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Beat Soundtrack #34: Leon Horton
Glad to be Beat
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November 22, 2024 at 10:58 AM
I loved doing this interview for Rock and the Beat Generation, a chance to talk about my taste in music and how my life relates to the Beats.
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