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Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, author and political activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His activism is centred on social change and left-wing political causes.
While on tour in the United States, legendary British rocker and activist, Billy Bragg, joined Democracy Now! for an extended interview. One of the many topics he discussed was the tragic death of the British singer-songwriter, Amy Winehouse.
Aug 23, 2023 · Billy Bragg was left very flustered when he accidentally swore live on television during an interview on Sky News on Wednesday.
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Apr 12, 2022 · While some artists found it difficult to pick up a guitar during the national lockdowns of 2020, Billy Bragg was making his first album in eight years, entitled The Million Things That Never Happened. He’s always been one of the most distinctive, unflinching yet compassionate voices in rock.
Jun 6, 2003 · So, when death does occur – and it’s one of the absolute, essential realities of existence – we can’t deal with it. Where do we go? Where do we turn? What do we do? And if it’s something like the death of Princess Diana, the shock of realising that even she is mortal, it’s no surprise people came together.
Dec 20, 2022 · As he turns 65 on Dec. 20, he’s still doing, in a very real sense, what he set out to do: Mixing pop and politics, agitating for social change, cracking wise, and going (politically) far beyond The Clash’s well-intentioned endeavors, both in song and via his public actions.
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Billy has released 11 solo studio albums, three albums of Woody Guthrie lyrics set to contemporary music by Billy and Wilco (the Mermaid Avenue albums) and one album with Joe Henry.
