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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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I Keep Faith

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 More >> Similar Artists: Kirsty MacColl The Pogues Michelle Shocked John Wesley Harding The Smiths More >>

Influenced By: The Jam Bob Dylan Elvis Costello The Clash Phil Ochs More >> Followers: Greg MacPherson Discount Andy White Carmaig DeForest The Proclaimers More >>

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