Billy Bragg


Billy Bragg

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Born: December 20, 1957 in Barking, Essex, England
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Rock

Biography:
Finding inspiration in the righteous anger of punk rock and the socially conscious folk tradition of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg was the leading figure of the anti-folk movement of the '80s. For most of the decade, Bragg bashed out songs alone on his electric guitar, singing about politics and love. While his lyrics were bitingly intel... Continue Bio >>

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Ringtones:
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Discography:
2008 Mr. Love & Justice
2002 England, Half English
2000 Mermaid Avenue, Vol. 2
1998 Mermaid Avenue
1996 William Bloke
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Filmography:
2009 The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls
2005 Woody Guthrie: This Machine Kills Fascists
1999 Billy Bragg and Wilco: Man in the Sand
1995 Ted Hawkins: Amazing Grace
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Member Of:
Riff Raff
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Similar Artists:
Kirsty MacColl
The Pogues
Michelle Shocked
John Wesley Harding
The Smiths
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Influenced By:
The Jam
Bob Dylan
Elvis Costello
The Clash
Phil Ochs
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Followers:
Greg MacPherson
Discount
Andy White
Carmaig DeForest
The Proclaimers
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