Billy Bragg

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Born
20 December 1957 (age 67)
Born In
Barking, Barking and Dagenham, London, England, United Kingdom
Billy Bragg (Stephen William Bragg, Barking, Essex, England, 20 December, 1957) is an English singer, songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes. In 1977, Bragg formed the punk rock/pub rock band Riff Raff, and toured London's pubs and clubs. The band released a series of singles, which did not receive wide exposure. He also worked in Guy Norris Records in Barking. Bragg became disillusioned with his music career, and in May 1981 joined the British Army as… read more
Billy Bragg (Stephen William Bragg, Barking, Essex, England, 20 December, 1957) is an English singer, songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes. In 1977, Bragg formed t… read more
Billy Bragg (Stephen William Bragg, Barking, Essex, England, 20 December, 1957) is an English singer, songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes. In 1977, Bragg formed the punk rock/pub rock band Riff Raff, and toured London's pubs and … read more

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1 Play track California Stars California Stars
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2 Play track Mermaid Avenue Vol. III When The Roses Bloom Again
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3 Play track Life's a Riot With Spy vs. Spy A New England
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4 Play track Live At the Union Chapel London Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key
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5 Play track Talking With the Taxman About Poetry Levi Stubbs' Tears
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7 Play track Workers Playtime Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards
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8 Play track Walt Whitman's Niece Walt Whitman's Niece
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9 Play track At My Window Sad and Lonely At My Window Sad and Lonely
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10 Play track Hesitating Beauty Hesitating Beauty
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    Mermaid Avenue
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