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Stephen William Bragg (born 20th December 1957), known as Billy Bragg, is an English musician known for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music.
He has been active for over thirty years since his early career as a regular contributor to anarchic U.K. live rock show The Tube. His music is a combination of poetry and political comment, with a dash of romance. He has collaborated with many other musicians, including Johnny Marr of The Smiths, protest folk singer Leon Rosselson, R.E.M., Less Than Jake, Kirsty MacColl, Kate Nash, Milburn, and Wilco. He obtained a top-twenty hit with the song “We Laughed” in a band called The Rosetta Life band (with Bragg, Helena, Robbie McIntosh, Ady Milward, and Chris Lonergan). It was a cancer-based charity song written by Bragg and Maxine Edgington. Bragg was influenced by his brief experience in the British Army as a trooper in the Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars of the Royal Armoured Corps. He, along with Paul Weller and others, was a leading member of U.K. left-wing musicians’ pressure group Red Wedge in the Thatcher-dominated 1980s.
In recent years he has broadened his audience thanks to his involvement with Wilco on the album Mermaid Avenue and its follow-up Mermaid Avenue Vol. II.
He has been active for over thirty years since his early career as a regular contributor to anarchic U.K. live rock show The Tube. His music is a combination of poetry and political comment, with a dash of romance. He has collaborated with many other musicians, including Johnny Marr of The Smiths, protest folk singer Leon Rosselson, R.E.M., Less Than Jake, Kirsty MacColl, Kate Nash, Milburn, and Wilco. He obtained a top-twenty hit with the song “We Laughed” in a band called The Rosetta Life band (with Bragg, Helena, Robbie McIntosh, Ady Milward, and Chris Lonergan). It was a cancer-based charity song written by Bragg and Maxine Edgington. Bragg was influenced by his brief experience in the British Army as a trooper in the Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars of the Royal Armoured Corps. He, along with Paul Weller and others, was a leading member of U.K. left-wing musicians’ pressure group Red Wedge in the Thatcher-dominated 1980s.
In recent years he has broadened his audience thanks to his involvement with Wilco on the album Mermaid Avenue and its follow-up Mermaid Avenue Vol. II.
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tkdcoach wrote:
The revolution is just a t-shirt away.
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borntohang wrote:
He shares a birthday with my gran. Must be a good sign. Love you, Billy, you're brilliant.
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prabage wrote:
not a fan of his political stuff. but the love songs blow me away [3]
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northernbeach wrote:
What do you think about my band? http://www.facebook.com/northernbeach?sk=app_2405167945
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Furashubakku wrote:
Why does he never come to protests I'm at?
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sallycinnamon_ wrote:
Oh Billy, you're so great.
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blisterplease wrote:
not a fan of his political stuff. but the love songs blow me away [2]
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shimmyshimmyyaa wrote:
cant wait to see him on sunday. legend.
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morningside24 wrote:
I can't imagine a sadder or more touching song than 'Everywhere', from the 'Don't Try This at Home' album.
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itsalexbrah wrote:
not a fan of his political stuff. but the love songs blow me away
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Cupcake_Queen wrote:
My parents are the best people in the world for introducing me to this man. No words can describe how much I think of him. [2] Met him and he was so nice too!
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brontethebrian wrote:
My parents are the best people in the world for introducing me to this man. No words can describe how much I think of him.
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serezha_chernik wrote:
the dude that wrote this fucking retarded bio page in russian sucks cock. Sayin' officially, fuck you, asshole
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netclectic wrote:
celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Talking With The Taxman About Poetry... XFM 25; August 2011 “Talking With The Taxman About Poetry” - http://www.mixcloud.com/XFM/25-8-taxman-august/
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academyofrock wrote:
You might enjoy this post on Punk Rock People Management http://humandynamics.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/punk-rock-people-management-%E2%80%93-blowing-away-the-cobwebs-from-pomp-and-circumstance-hr/
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Triple7PR wrote:
Hey Billy Bragg fans! Be sure to catch the Documentary Channel premiere of "Innovators of Music: Billy Brag" on Saturday, August 13 at 9pm ET/PT on DOC Channel.
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rxpell wrote:
Free download of "Never buy The Sun" available on the official Billy Bragg homepage (see links under More Information).
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yeoldebard wrote:
only just discovered Mr Bragg, Talking With The Taxman... is such a good album. My favourite songs from it are The Warmest Room, The Home Front, Greetings to the New Brunette, Ideology, There Is Power In A Union and Help Save The Youth Of America.
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Cupcake_Queen wrote:
I was so happy when I got to meet him! :D When he spoke to me and complimented me cause I brought my guitar along, i melted a little!
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adaam2 wrote:
New favourite track: Walk Away Renee
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