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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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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.
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.
Dec 3, 2021 · His critiques of Margaret Thatcher and her government are well-known, but after the ex-Prime Minister passed away in 2013, he urged the public not to celebrate her death. He said: “The death of Margaret Thatcher is nothing more than a salient reminder of how Britain got into the mess that we are in today.
Sep 12, 2022 · The taxi driver, a middle aged man, was visibly moved and spoke about how he felt when his father had died a year after the death of his mother. When I mentioned the news to the audience, there was an audible gasp of shock.
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In 2023 Billy Bragg is celebrating a remarkable 40 years as Britain’s favourite folk singer, songwriter and campaigner.