Billy Bragg

Born: Barking, Essex, England, 1957

Years Active: 1987-2009

Member of: Riff Raff

Influenced by: Damion Suomi, Phil Ochs, Eric Bogle, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, The Clash, The Jam, Elvis Costello

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Finding inspiration in the righteous anger of punk rock and the socially conscious folk tradition of Woody Guthrie and Bob ...

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Nov 19 2008 8:00AM by Kim Davis

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Spinner: "[His win] is good for America, it's good for the world and it's good for rock 'n' roll." --Billy Bragg The singer credits Barack Obama with our newly "charged up" youth, adding that he initially "thought it might be to do with the release of 'High ... Read more

 
Aug 15 2008 11:30AM by Reg Gonzales

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Spinner: Having released his first solo effort in six years earlier this year, Billy Bragg is still fueling his music with political and social passion. His twelfth studio record, 'Mr. Love & Justice,' finds the English musician singing about issues ... Read more

Mr. Love & Justice
Released: 02/29/08
England, Half English
Released: 03/04/02
Mermaid Avenue, Vol. 2
Released: 05/30/00
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