He was the first hippie to be listed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list due to his alleged participation in a bombing, though charges were ultimately dropped due to high-level governmental agency misconduct — rejecting warrantless interception of phone calls based on a claim of "national security" — an issue finally decided on appeal by the Supreme Court of the United States.

In 1968, Plamondon and a few friends moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they established a commune at 1510 Hill Street.

[6][7][8] Changing his appearance, he went underground and fled to San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Germany, Italy, and finally to Algeria.

[13] Later, Plamondon found work as a roadie, driving equipment trucks for rock bands including Kiss and Foreigner.

He told American Indian stories to young children at schools, libraries, museums, and summer camps.

In 2023, John Sinclair did a eulogy at the tribute for Plamondon, with whom he helped found the White Panthers party.

This show is dedicated to the memory of the late Pun Plamondon, and during the break speakers reminisce about the life and accomplishments this 60s activist, cofounder of the Ann Arbor-based White Panther Party.