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Billy Bragg


Born
in Barking, Essex, The United Kingdom
December 20, 1957

Genre
Music, Politics


Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) — known as Billy Bragg — is an English alternative rock musician 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. His music career has lasted more than 30 years.

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Average rating: 3.99 · 1,888 ratings · 313 reviews · 37 distinct works • Similar authors
The Three Dimensions of Fre...
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Roots, Radicals and Rockers...
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The Progressive Patriot
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A Lover Sings: Selected Lyrics
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Billy Bragg: Back to Basics
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Billy Bragg: Victim of Geog...
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“A virtue never tested is no virtue at all.

- Must I Paint You a Picture”
― Billy Bragg, A Lover Sings: Selected Lyrics
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“The revolution is just a T-shirt away.

- Waiting for the Great Leap Forward”
― Billy Bragg, A Lover Sings: Selected Lyrics
tags: modernism
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“Capitalism is like fire: keep it under control and it will give you heat and light; leave it untended and it will consume everything in its path.”
― Billy Bragg, The Three Dimensions of Freedom
tags: capitalism, economy, free-market, neoliberalism
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