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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.
Apr 12, 2022 · Emerging from the busking scene, songs like A New England from his 1983 debut album, Life’s Riot With Spy Vs Spy, confirmed him as a laureate of the London streets with an unvarnished ‘chop and clang’ style on guitar that matched the energy and honesty of his lyrics. His main squeeze back then was a rare Burns Steer semi-acoustic that’s ...
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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.
58K Followers, 69 Following, 788 Posts - Billy Bragg (@billybraggofficial) on Instagram: "The Big Nosed Bard from Barking The Roaring Forty | 1983-2023 | Out Now"
Feb 6, 2024 · Active since the late 1970s, his profile as a singer-songwriter and committed activist came into view the following decade, particularly during the miners’ strike of 1984–85, when his songs and performances directly attacked Thatcherism and its policies toward Britain’s working class.
Jan 31, 2022 · Tributes to Norma have flooded in – with singer-songwriter Billy Bragg among those expressing sadness and sharing condolences online.
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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.
