biography
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Bragg, Billy
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popular name of Steven William Bragg
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1957– )
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| biography:
| Rock singer, musician, and songwriter, born in Barking, Essex, SE England, UK. Generally regarded as one of the most committed left-wing political performers working in popular music, he began performing in the 1970s with the punk group Riff Raff, then briefly joined the British army. Starting a solo career, he became known as the leading figure of the anti-folk movement of the 1980s and appeared regularly at political rallies, strikes, and benefits. His albums include Brewing Up With Billy Bragg (1984), Talking to the Taxman About Poetry (1986), Don't Try This at Home (1991), and Mermaid Avenue (1998, 2000). |
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